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Nurses' perceptions of care and caring.

Chris Bassett1

  • 1University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. c.c.bassett@sheffield.ac.uk

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|February 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Understanding patient care is crucial in nursing. This study reveals significant differences between what nurses and patients perceive as good nursing care, emphasizing the need to align care with patient desires for improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Quality
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Defining 'care' in nursing is challenging, yet it's considered central to the profession.
  • Nurses must clearly understand and justify their actions to ensure quality patient care.
  • Improving nursing practice requires a clearer understanding of how to provide effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurses' perceptions of care.
  • To compare nurses' views with patients' desired aspects of care.
  • To identify discrepancies between nurse and patient perceptions of good care.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted.
  • The review focused on studies examining nurses' and patients' views on nursing care.
  • Comparative analysis of perceptions was performed.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences exist between what nurses and patients consider good nursing care.
  • Nurses' perceptions of care do not always align with patients' wants and needs.
  • The study highlights a gap in understanding patient expectations within nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • Aligning nursing practice with patient-centered care is essential for quality improvement.
  • Further research is needed to bridge the gap between nurses' and patients' perceptions of care.
  • Emphasizing patient desires in nursing interventions can enhance the quality of care provided.

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