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Patient's best interest as viewed by nursing students
Yusrita Zolkefli1,2, Colin Chandler2
1Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Nursing Ethics
|January 2, 2024
Summary
Nursing students prioritize patient needs and collaboration to advocate effectively. Further research is needed to enhance nursing education strategies for patient advocacy.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Advocacy
Background:
- Patient advocacy is increasingly recognized in healthcare.
- Understanding how nursing students perceive and act on patient advocacy is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' perspectives on advocating for patient interests during clinical experiences.
- To identify factors influencing nursing students' views on patient advocacy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive research utilizing thematic analysis.
- Individual online interviews were conducted with nine nursing students.
Main Results:
- Students identified patient needs as central to understanding patient interests.
- A collaborative approach to care was deemed essential.
- Students recognized the need to develop advocacy skills, with some expressing concerns about effective methods.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students value patient advocacy, prioritizing needs, collaboration, and skill development.
- Nursing education requires further development to effectively foster patient advocacy skills in clinical settings.
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