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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Studies
  • Qualitative Research
  • Patient Perceptions

Background:

  • Historical representations of nurses vary significantly in the collective imagination.
  • Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for nursing profession development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the images of nurses retained in patients' minds during care.
  • To identify key themes characterizing nurses from a patient perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative approach utilizing six sound-recorded focus groups with patients and caregivers.
  • Analysis of recordings and observations through a hermeneutic phenomenological lens.

Main Results:

  • Six emergent themes: Training, Flexibility/Personalization, Organization, Continuity of Care, Professional Maturity, and Relations.
  • These themes reveal impactful nurse profiles from the patient's viewpoint, rather than a uniform definition.

Conclusions:

  • No pre-defined stereotypes or prejudices about nurses were found among participants.
  • Key areas for nursing profession improvement include specialized training, organizational flexibility, and professional identity.
  • Patient expectations offer valuable insights for enhancing nursing practice and growth.