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Published on: February 16, 2011
Slovenian Nursing Students' Perspectives and Experiences with Nursing Care of People with Intellectual and
Ljubiša Pađen1, Renata Vettorazzi1, Mirjam Ravljen1
1Division of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: Providing nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be challenging for nursing students, often perceived as stressful, demanding, and, at times, unpleasant. This study aimed to describe the experiences of students in their interactions and provision of nursing care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Fourteen self-reflections from nursing students were analysed by using qualitative content analysis. Results: The findings indicate that students experience contact and nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as dynamic and varied. This process is characterised by transitions in communication and interaction, emotional transitions, and transitions in knowledge and understanding of caring and nursing care. Conclusions: Students encountered emotional, cognitive, and behavioural challenges when interacting with and providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their experience is described as multidimensional and demanding. Gaining insight into these experiences and understanding the students' perspectives are essential for planning future theoretical and practical nursing education.
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