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Understanding the importance of kindness in nursing practice
1King's College London, London, England.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 22, 2022
Summary
Kindness is essential in nursing, enhancing patient care and team collaboration. Practicing self-kindness and fostering a supportive culture are crucial for effective, person-centered healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Kindness, rooted in kinship, is fundamental to societal interaction.
- Kindness is increasingly recognized as a core component of effective nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the role of kindness in nursing.
- To explore the link between kindness, compassion, and civility.
- To examine the significance of kindness from patient and healthcare team perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis.
- Exploration of patient-reported values in nursing care.
- Discussion of intra-team dynamics and organizational culture.
Main Results:
- Kindness is highly valued by patients.
- Kindness within healthcare teams improves care safety and effectiveness.
- Self-kindness and supportive leadership are vital for quality care.
Conclusions:
- Kindness is integral to nursing and patient experience.
- Promoting kindness, including self-kindness, is essential for high-quality, person-centered care.
- Leadership plays a key role in cultivating a culture of kindness.
Keywords:
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