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Patients' Dignity and Its Relationship with Contextual Variables: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mohammad Zirak1, Mansour Ghafourifard1, Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani2
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Journal of Caring Sciences
|March 17, 2017
Summary
Patient dignity is crucial in nursing. This study found that most hospitalized patients were unaware of their rights, highlighting a need for better education on patient dignity in healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Dignity is a fundamental human need and a core concept in nursing.
- Assessing patient dignity and its relationship with contextual factors is essential for quality care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the extent of patient dignity respect in hospitalized individuals.
- To examine the correlation between patient dignity and demographic/contextual variables.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 256 hospitalized patients in Iranian teaching hospitals.
- Data collected via a questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics and patient dignity (32 items).
- Statistical analysis included independent t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation using SPSS.
Main Results:
- The mean patient dignity score was 108.17 (SD=25.28).
- A significant majority (76.2%) of patients were unaware of their rights.
- Dignity scores differed significantly based on marital status, living location (city/village), and hospital affiliation.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare systems must prioritize patient dignity through education.
- Comprehensive educational programs are needed for patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding patient rights and dignity.
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