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Nurse with smile: Does it make difference in patients' healing?
Kalpana Thakur1, Suresh K Sharma1
1College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|September 6, 2021
Summary
A genuine nurse smile enhances patient recovery and builds trust. It also improves nurses job satisfaction and reduces burnout by fostering positive interpersonal relationships in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Communication
- Patient Psychology
Background:
- Smiling is a crucial aspect of nurses' caring behavior.
- Effective interpersonal relationships are vital for quality healthcare work and job satisfaction.
- Genuine smiles from nurses convey acceptance, build trust, and establish rapport.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of nurses' smiles in patient recovery.
- To review research literature supporting a smiling culture among healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on nurses' smiles and patient outcomes.
- Analysis of the impact of non-verbal communication in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Nurses' smiles positively influence patient recovery and well-being.
- Smiling contributes to nurses' job satisfaction and stress reduction.
- A smiling culture enhances interpersonal relationships within healthcare teams.
Conclusions:
- Promoting a smiling culture among healthcare professionals is essential.
- Encouraging genuine smiles can improve patient outcomes and the work environment.
- Further research should explore the quantifiable effects of nurses' smiles on patient recovery.
Keywords:
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