Nurse's social responsibility: A hybrid concept analysis in Iran

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Sociology

Background:

• Social responsibility in nursing is a complex, context-dependent concept.
• Understanding nurse social responsibility is crucial within specific healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze and define the concept of nurse social responsibility within the Iranian context.
• To provide a framework for nursing managers and educators.

Main Methods:

• A hybrid model integrating theoretical and fieldwork phases was employed.
• Phases included a comprehensive literature review and semi-structured interviews.
• Results were synthesized in a final analytical phase.

Main Results:

• Theoretical phase identified themes: multi-dimensional approach, spirituality-based, learner-based, and evolutionary process.
• Fieldwork phase confirmed these themes and added 'being relative'.
• A final definition integrating all findings was developed.

Conclusions:

• Clarifying nurse social responsibility enhances patient satisfaction, professional development, and reduces healthcare costs.
• Identifying facilitators and inhibitors aids nursing management and education.
• Findings support evidence-based management and training in nursing.