Examination of Altruism and Compassionate Communication Levels in Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Bilge Dilek Soyaslan1, Emine Öksüz2
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to determine the levels of altruism and compassionate communication among nursing students and to identify the relationship between these concepts.
Background:
Altruism and compassionate communication are critical components in the nursing profession.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study, carried out in a nursing school (326 nursing students) between January and March 2023. The STROBE checklist was utilised for reporting.
Results:
In this study, the average score on the Altruism Scale was 63.22 ± 8.46, and the average score on the Compassionate Communication Scale was 90.66 ± 14.98. Additionally, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the scores of the Altruism Scale and the Compassionate Communication Scale (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Based on these findings, it is recommended that altruism and compassion, given their positive relationship, be emphasised in the education process and that the practice of these values be reinforced among students.
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