Mindfulness predicts student nurses' communication self-efficacy: A cross-national comparative study
Vibeke Sundling1, Annelie J Sundler2, Inger K Holmström3
1National Centre for Optics, Vision and Eye Care, Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Kongsberg, Norway; Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen Norway; Science Center Health and Technology, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen, Norway.
Patient Education and Counseling
|March 27, 2017
Summary
Swedish nursing students demonstrated higher communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness compared to Norwegian students. Mindfulness emerged as a key predictor of communication self-efficacy in this comparative study.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Communication
- Psychological Well-being in Healthcare Professionals
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for quality patient care.
- Student nurses' development of communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness is vital for their future practice.
- Cross-cultural comparisons can reveal important differences in professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness among student nurses in Norway and Sweden.
- To investigate the relationships between these three qualities in student nurses.
- To identify factors influencing communication self-efficacy in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Data collected from final-year student nurses in Norway and Sweden using validated questionnaires.
- Measures included communication self-efficacy, empathy (Jefferson Scale), and mindfulness (Langer 14-item scale).
Main Results:
- Swedish student nurses reported significantly higher scores in communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness than their Norwegian counterparts.
- Mindfulness was identified as the sole independent predictor of communication self-efficacy after adjusting for age, gender, and country.
- A total of 156 student nurses participated in the study.
Conclusions:
- Swedish student nurses exhibit superior levels of communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness compared to Norwegian students.
- Higher levels of mindfulness are positively associated with greater communication self-efficacy among student nurses.
- Implementing mindful learning approaches may enhance communication skills training and self-efficacy in nursing education.
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