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Perceptions of caring by nurse educators.

N I Komorita1, K M Doehring, P W Hirchert

  • 1Urbana Regional Program, College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Nurse educators perceive caring behaviors differently than patients. While nurses prioritize comfort and trust, patients value physical care, highlighting a persistent gap in understanding patient needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Patient Care Studies

Background:

  • A literature review revealed a lack of consensus regarding the definition of caring behaviors between nurses and patients.
  • Previous studies used diverse nursing educational backgrounds, prompting the hypothesis that a homogeneous group might yield different results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate nurse educators' perceptions of the most and least important caring behaviors.
  • To compare these perceptions with patient expectations of caring behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • The Larson CARE-Q instrument was administered to 110 nurse faculty, managers, and clinical specialists/practitioners.
  • Participants identified the most and least critical caring behaviors from their perspective.

Main Results:

  • A significant divergence was observed between nurse educators' and patients' perceptions of caring behaviors.
  • Nurse educators emphasized comfort and trusting relationships, whereas patients prioritized physical care aspects.
  • No significant variations in perceptions were found based on educational programs, functional roles, age, experience, or clinical areas among nurse educators.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms a persistent discrepancy in how nurses and patients define and prioritize caring behaviors.
  • Findings underscore the need for enhanced communication and education to align nursing practice with patient expectations in healthcare settings.

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