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Developing compassion and emotional intelligence in nursing students: A quasi-experimental study
Gamze Teskereci1, Selma Öncel2, Ülkü Özer Arslan3
1Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Akdeniz University Kumluca Health Science Faculty, Antalya, Turkey.
The Caring Behavior in Nursing course significantly improved compassion levels in nursing students. This educational intervention demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing student compassion, a key nursing attribute.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Compassion and emotional intelligence are crucial for effective nursing care.
- Developing these attributes in nursing students is a key educational objective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a "Caring Behavior in Nursing" course.
- To assess changes in compassion and emotional intelligence among nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design.
- Intervention group (n=37) and control group (n=36).
- Data collected using "The Emotional Intelligence Evaluation Survey" and "The Compassion Scale."
Main Results:
- Students in the intervention group showed statistically significant higher compassion levels.
- The course demonstrated a positive effect on compassion development.
Conclusions:
- The "Caring Behavior in Nursing" course is an effective strategy.
- This course contributes to the development of essential compassionate care skills in future nurses.
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