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A concept development of 'being sensitive' in nursing.
Kirstine Lisa Sayers1, Kay de Vries
1Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care, UK.
Nursing Ethics
|April 5, 2008
Summary
This study defines "being sensitive" in nursing, a crucial concept lacking prior theoretical development. Findings offer a clearer understanding and implications for nursing education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Concept Development
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- The concept of 'being sensitive' is fundamental in nursing but lacks a developed theoretical framework.
- Previous literature reviews indicated a gap in the theoretical understanding of this essential nursing attribute.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a clear definition of 'being sensitive' within the nursing context.
- To explore and clarify the concept of 'being sensitive' and its opposite, 'being insensitive', in nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's hybrid model for concept development.
- Employed a three-phase approach: theoretical, empirical (fieldwork), and analytical.
- Conducted semistructured interviews with nine expert palliative care and cancer nurses.
Main Results:
- A tentative definition of 'being sensitive' in nursing was established.
- The research provided a clarified understanding of both 'being sensitive' and 'being insensitive' in practice.
- The integral nature of sensitivity to nursing practice was emphasized.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully defined 'being sensitive' in nursing, addressing a theoretical gap.
- Findings highlight the importance of sensitivity as a core nursing competency.
- Implications for nursing practice and education, particularly in teaching this concept, were identified.
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