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Empathy and Self-Efficacy in Elderly Nursing Practice among Korean Nurses
Seyoon Kim1, Hyun Jin Roh1, Sohyune Sok2
1Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.
Summary
Empathy significantly improves elderly nursing practice in South Korea's integrated nurse care service wards. Enhancing nurse empathy is crucial for better care of elderly patients in these innovative hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- South Korea is implementing integrated nurse care services, shifting inpatient care to professional nursing teams.
- This model aims to provide comprehensive care without requiring caregivers or guardians to stay at the hospital.
- Understanding factors influencing nursing practice in this new system is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of empathy and self-efficacy on the elderly nursing practice of nurses.
- To identify key factors influencing the quality of care provided in integrated nurse care service wards.
- To inform strategies for improving elderly care within South Korea's evolving healthcare landscape.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 238 nurses in Seoul, South Korea.
- Data were collected using validated scales for empathy, self-efficacy, and elderly nursing practice.
- Statistical analysis examined the relationship between empathy, self-efficacy, and nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Nurses demonstrated high levels of elderly nursing practice and slightly higher empathy.
- Self-efficacy levels were found to be intermediate.
- Empathy was the sole significant predictor of enhanced elderly nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- Empathy is a critical factor in improving elderly nursing practice within integrated nurse care services.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing nurse empathy are recommended for nursing management.
- Further strategies are needed to foster empathy among nurses caring for the elderly in South Korea.
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