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Magdalena Jublina Moykari1, Mareta Rodame Sinaga1, Vanessa Sakke'1
1Universitas Pelita Harapan. Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.
This study found no correlation between nurses' knowledge and their application of therapeutic communication. However, maintaining and improving nurses' knowledge is crucial for holistic patient care and satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Therapeutic communication is vital in nursing for effective patient care.
- Understanding the relationship between nurses' knowledge and communication skills is essential for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the correlation between nurses' knowledge and their application of therapeutic communication in hospital settings.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive quantitative, correlational study was conducted with 68 nurses in a Western Indonesian general hospital.
- Data were collected using modified questionnaires and analyzed with the Pearson chi-square test.
Main Results:
- Nurses with sufficient and poor knowledge demonstrated good application of therapeutic communication.
- No significant correlation was found between nurses' knowledge level and their application of therapeutic communication.
Conclusions:
- While nurses' knowledge is important for holistic care and patient satisfaction, therapeutic communication is influenced by multiple factors.
- Continuous efforts to maintain and enhance nurses' knowledge are recommended.
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