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Empathy, anxiety and transcultural nursing
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 24, 1990
Summary
This study explored how nursing students' empathy and anxiety levels relate to their views on ethnic minority patients. Findings can inform training to improve cultural competence in nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- Understanding nursing students' perspectives is crucial for effective patient care.
- Anxiety and empathy can influence healthcare provider attitudes.
- Diverse patient populations require culturally sensitive approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the correlation between empathy, anxiety, and attitudes towards ethnic minority patients among nursing students.
- To identify factors influencing nursing students' cultural sensitivity.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Data collection on empathy levels, anxiety, and attitudes.
- Analysis of relationships between these variables.
Main Results:
- The study identified specific relationships between empathy, anxiety, and student attitudes.
- Results highlight potential areas for intervention in nursing curricula.
Conclusions:
- Empathy and anxiety are significant factors in nursing students' attitudes towards ethnic minority patients.
- Educational strategies should address these factors to foster inclusive patient care.