Preserving nurses' professional dignity: Six evidence-based strategies
Yvonne Combrinck1, Neltjie C Van Wyk1, Ramadimetja S Mogale1
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
International Nursing Review
|July 22, 2021
Summary
Developing strategies to preserve nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Professional dignity is a fundamental value in nursing, essential for recognizing nurses' inherent worth.
- Nurses are central to healthcare systems, and their contributions necessitate the acknowledgment and preservation of their dignity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and refine strategies for preserving nurses' professional dignity.
- To identify key experiences that matter most in maintaining nurses' professional dignity.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative research utilizing strategic navigation principles.
- Focus group discussions with healthcare professionals in South African private hospitals for strategy refinement.
Main Results:
- Developed strategies offer multiple pathways to uphold nurses' professional dignity.
- Strategies address respecting, appreciating, and supporting nurses, honoring their patient-centeredness, and enabling professional pride.
- Strategies also focus on supporting nurses in demanding roles and coping with workplace humiliation.
Conclusions:
- Successfully developed and refined strategies to preserve nurses' professional dignity.
- Valuing nurses' dignity enhances respect, support, patient-centered care, and nurses' confidence.
- Preserving professional dignity is crucial and should be integrated into nursing codes, curricula, and policies.
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