Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Assertiveness: making yourself heard in district nursing.

Sally Lawton1, Fiona Stewart

  • 1Roxburghe House, NHS Grampian. sally.lawton@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk

British Journal of Community Nursing
|June 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A systematic literature search and narrative synthesis of economic drivers in hospitalizations for heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction in the United States.

The American journal of managed care·2026
Same author

Cerebrospinal fluid heparan sulfate as a biomarker for neuronopathic mucopolysaccharidoses: Rationale and regulatory challenges.

Molecular genetics and metabolism·2026
Same author

The delicate dance of debriefing: exploring how behavioural marker systems influence the socio-emotional dynamics of simulation practice.

Advances in simulation (London, England)·2026
Same author

Stories of who we are: exploring trainee pharmacists' professional identity constructions through workplace narratives.

Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice·2025
Same author

Desmopressin for nocturnal enuresis in children.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2025
Same author

Wild chimpanzee termite mound inspections converge with the onset of rain.

Scientific reports·2025

Assertiveness is a confident communication skill, distinct from aggression. This article offers practical techniques for district nurses to effectively express themselves and manage boundaries.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Communication Skills
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Assertiveness is crucial for effective communication in healthcare settings.
  • District nurses face unique challenges in expressing needs and setting boundaries.
  • Distinguishing assertiveness from aggression is vital for professional interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept and application of assertiveness within district nursing.
  • To provide practical strategies for enhancing assertiveness in district nurse practice.
  • To differentiate assertive communication from aggressive behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on assertiveness and communication in nursing.
  • Exploration of specific assertiveness techniques.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Application of concepts to district nurse scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • Assertiveness enables confident self-expression and appropriate boundary setting ('yes'/'no').
    • Techniques like the broken record, fogging, negative assertion, and negative inquiry can be utilized.
    • Developing assertiveness is key for effective district nursing practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Assertiveness is a learnable skill essential for district nurses.
    • Implementing specific techniques can improve professional communication and confidence.
    • Understanding assertiveness supports better patient care and professional well-being.