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[Nurse's perception of technological development, caring attributes and professional self-concept in YanBian]
Choon-Hee Noh1, Kyoung-Ae Kim, Chun-Yu Li
1Department of Nursing, Hallym University.
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|August 18, 2004
Summary
Nurses in YanBian perceive technological development and professional self-concept positively, but caring attributes require improvement. Findings offer insights for nurse educators and administrators in the region.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Context:
- Study conducted in YanBian, focusing on registered nurses (RNs) in general hospitals.
- Utilized a 137-item Likert scale instrument to assess perceptions.
Purpose:
- To describe nurses' perceptions of technological development, caring attributes, and professional self-concept in YanBian.
- To identify factors influencing these perceptions among nursing staff.
Summary:
- Married nurses in special wards reported higher technological influences (TIQ) than unmarried nurses in general or outpatient departments.
- Head nurses and supervisors scored higher on professional self-concept (PSCNI) and caring attributes (CAQ) than staff nurses.
- Nurses in YanBian demonstrated low caring attribute scores but high professional self-concept scores compared to other Asian regions.
Impact:
- Provides valuable data for nursing educators and administrators in YanBian.
- Highlights areas for targeted professional development and support for nurses.
- Suggests further research into cultural and environmental factors influencing nursing practice in YanBian compared to Korea.