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Emotional intelligence: district nurses' lived experiences
Sarah Davies1, Emrys Jenkins, Gaynor Mabbett
1Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust.
British Journal of Community Nursing
|March 12, 2010
Summary
District nurses view emotional intelligence as crucial for providing quality home care, particularly in palliative situations. This essential skill impacts teamwork and wellbeing, despite being a new concept in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized in nursing for improving care and wellbeing.
- District nursing faces complex emotional challenges, yet EI's specific role remains under-researched.
- Existing literature on EI in nursing does not fully capture district nursing contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore district nurses' perceptions and experiences of emotional intelligence in their practice.
- To identify the specific attributes of emotional intelligence relevant to district nursing.
- To understand the impact of emotional intelligence on patient care and professional wellbeing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).
- In-depth interviews with five district nurses across different grades.
- Thematic analysis to identify key themes related to emotional intelligence.
Main Results:
- District nurses universally perceive emotional intelligence as essential to their role, irrespective of grade.
- Key themes identified include self-awareness, emotional control, assessment skills, and experience.
- Emotional intelligence attributes are considered vital for quality home care, especially in palliative care settings.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence is a fundamental component of effective district nursing practice.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and integrate EI into district nursing education and practice.
- The findings highlight the need to explore EI themes like leadership and palliative care more deeply within this specialty.
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