An image of a perfect nurse in the opinion of hospitalized patients

: Contemporary patients’ expectations for a nurse do not only concern medical knowledge and practical skills, but also a proper moral attitude, commitment, courteousness and professionalism. The present study is an attempt to present personality traits of a nurse from the point of view of patients’...

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Published in:Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences 2021-06, Vol.67 (2), p.44-47
Main Authors: Jałtuszewska, Sylwia, Hebel, Kazimiera, Majkowicz, Mikołaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hospitalization
opinion
patient
perfect nurse
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Summary:: Contemporary patients’ expectations for a nurse do not only concern medical knowledge and practical skills, but also a proper moral attitude, commitment, courteousness and professionalism. The present study is an attempt to present personality traits of a nurse from the point of view of patients’ expectations based on Murray’s theory of needs. The aim of this study was to analyse the image of a “perfect” and “bad” nurse in the opinion of hospitalized patients in the context of their own needs. : The study included a group of 250 patients hospitalized in various departments. The Adjective Check List (ACL) was used to carry out the assessment. : The study has shown that patients clearly expect that a nurse should have a need for order – with a mean of 60.36 ±7.58 and a need of endurance – with a mean of 59.13 ±6.61. : Patients explicitly differentiate the characteristics of a “perfect” nurse.
ISSN:2450-4637
2719-6313
DOI:10.21164/pomjlifesci.620