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How do Tanzanian hospital nurses perceive their professional role? A qualitative study
Ingrid Tjoflåt1, Theodotha John Melissa2, Estomih Mduma3,4
1Faculty of Social Science Department of Health Studies University of Stavanger Stavanger Norway.
Nursing Open
|August 1, 2018
Summary
Tanzanian nurses feel professional pride in their work but face challenges. Staffing shortages and limited resources hinder their ability to provide optimal nursing care, impacting their role fulfillment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Tanzanian nurses' professional experiences are under-explored.
- Understanding their role perception is crucial for healthcare improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Tanzanian nurses' perceptions of their professional role.
- To describe their experiences with nursing care in a general hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, explorative, and descriptive study design.
- 10 semi-structured interviews conducted in 2015.
- Data analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- Two main themes emerged: professional pride and experienced limitations.
- Nurses exhibit strong commitment and pride in patient care.
- Staffing shortages and material limitations impede their ability to fulfill their roles.
Conclusions:
- Tanzanian nurses are dedicated professionals facing systemic challenges.
- Addressing resource limitations is essential to support nurses' role fulfillment.
- Findings highlight the need for improved working conditions to enhance nursing care quality.
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