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Promoting assertive behaviours in traditional societies
International Nursing Review
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Developing assertive behaviors in nurses is crucial for patient advocacy. This study explores factors hindering assertiveness in traditional societies and offers a model to foster these essential nursing skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses are encouraged towards assertiveness for patient rights and professional empowerment.
- Traditional societal norms often present barriers to women's assertiveness, impacting nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing nonassertive behaviors in nurses within traditional societies.
- To present a model for fostering appropriate assertive behaviors in nurses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of experiences in Malawi and Nepal.
- Development of a conceptual model based on identified influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Identified cultural and social factors contributing to nonassertive nursing behaviors.
- Proposed a framework to guide the development of assertiveness in nurses.
Conclusions:
- Addressing cultural barriers is key to enhancing nurse assertiveness.
- The proposed model can support nurses in traditional settings to develop essential assertive skills for improved patient care and professional practice.