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Characteristics of caring self-efficacy in pediatric nurses: a qualitative study
Azam Alavi1, Masoud Bahrami2, Ali Zargham-Boroujeni2
1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Purpose:
The present study was conducted to clarify pediatric nurses' characteristics of caring self-efficacy.
Design And Methods:
This study was conducted using a qualitative content analysis approach. The participants included 27 pediatric nurses and clinical instructors, selected purposively. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using the content analysis method.
Results:
Data analysis generated four main themes as attributes of a self-efficient pediatric nurse including: (a) professional communications; (b) management of care; (c) altruism; and (d) proficiency.
Practice Implications:
Nursing managers and instructors can use these results to help develop nurses' empowerment and self-efficacy, especially in pediatric care.
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