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1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey.
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|September 21, 2022
Summary
Higher professional attitude in nurses correlates with increased compassion subscales like kindness and mindfulness. Conversely, negative attitudes are linked to decreased compassion, emphasizing the need for training.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Professional attitude is crucial in nursing practice.
- Compassion is a key attribute in patient care.
- Understanding the interplay between attitude and compassion is vital for quality healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nurses' professional attitude and their level of compassion.
- To identify specific components of compassion influenced by professional attitude.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 202 nurses from a state hospital.
- Data collected using the Inventory of Professional Attitude at Occupation (IPA) and Compassion Scale.
- Statistical analysis to determine correlations and significant differences.
Main Results:
- Positive correlations found between professional attitude and compassion subscales: kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.
- Negative correlations observed between professional attitude and compassion subscales: indifference, separation, and disengagement.
- Professional attitude scores differed significantly based on sex, age, and work experience.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced professional attitudes in nurses are associated with greater kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.
- Improving professional attitude and compassion should be integrated into nursing education and professional development.
- Further research exploring patient perspectives on nurse compassion is recommended.
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