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Specialist Ambulance Nurses' Perceptions of Nursing: A Phenomenographic Study
Lena Forsell1,2, Anna Forsberg1,3, Annika Kisch1,4
1Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden.
Summary
Specialist ambulance nurses have varied perceptions of their role and responsibilities. Implementing the nursing process and guidelines is crucial for improving ambulance nursing practice and education.
Area of Science:
- Emergency medicine
- Nursing education
- Ambulance services
Background:
- Nursing is central to specialist ambulance nursing programs.
- A knowledge gap exists regarding nursing within ambulance services.
- This study addresses the need to understand nurses' perceptions in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore specialist ambulance nurses' perceptions of nursing.
- To identify variations in understanding their role and responsibilities.
- To uncover perceived barriers to fulfilling their nursing roles.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenographic approach utilized.
- Individual interviews conducted with 19 specialist ambulance nurses.
- Data analyzed to identify descriptive categories of perception.
Main Results:
- Seven descriptive categories emerged regarding perceptions of nursing.
- Four categories detailed differing views on role and responsibility.
- Three categories highlighted barriers: culture, leadership, conditions, and framework.
Conclusions:
- Significant diversity in perceptions of ambulance nursing exists.
- The nursing process requires integration into education and practice.
- Development and implementation of nursing guidelines are necessary.
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