Patients' Views on Nurse Behavior and Participation in Care
Author Information
Author(s): Inga E. Larsson, Monika J. M. Sahlsten, Kerstin Segesten, Kaety A. E. Plos
Primary Institution: Department of Nursing, Health and Culture, University West
Hypothesis
What incidents and nurse behaviors influence patient participation in nursing care?
Conclusion
The study identified various incidents and nurse behaviors that either stimulate or inhibit patient participation in nursing care.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients reported feeling more involved when nurses showed genuine interest and provided adequate information.
- Nurses' behaviors that belittled or ignored patients led to feelings of neglect and reduced participation.
- Critical incidents during medical ward rounds often limited patient input and participation.
Takeaway
Patients want to be involved in their own care, and how nurses act can help or hurt that involvement.
Methodology
Qualitative study using the Critical Incident Technique with semistructured interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in patient recollection of incidents and the subjective nature of their experiences.
Limitations
The study only included patients from inpatient somatic care, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 8 men and 9 women aged 28-91 from three internal medical wards.
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