The importance of nursing values in interprofessional collaboration

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Studies
• Professional Ethics

Background:

• Nursing values are foundational to practice, guiding actions and decisions.
• Current healthcare debates on interprofessional working often overlook the role of nursing values.
• There is a gap in acknowledging the practical influence of nursing values in collaborative care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the critical importance of nursing values in contemporary healthcare.
• To argue for the integration of nursing values into discussions about interprofessional collaboration.
• To demonstrate the tangible impact of nursing values on nurses' daily practice.

Main Methods:

• This article presents a conceptual argument.
• It analyzes the current discourse on interprofessional working in healthcare.
• It synthesizes existing literature on nursing values and professional practice.

Main Results:

• Nursing values significantly shape practical nursing actions and decisions.
• The impact of nursing values is often underestimated in interprofessional contexts.
• There is a need to bridge the gap between theoretical nursing values and their application in practice.

Conclusions:

• Nursing values are not merely theoretical but have a profound effect on practical nursing.
• Recognizing and integrating nursing values is crucial for effective interprofessional collaboration.
• The nursing profession must actively demonstrate the impact of its values in evolving healthcare systems.