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Needs analysis for programme developing emotional intelligence of nursing students: a qualitative study
Nil Kucuk Yuceyurt1, Hulya Kaya1
1Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Nursing students require enhanced emotional intelligence (EI) training. Stakeholders identified a need for greater EI competency among nursing students, crucial for professional development in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Psychology
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EI) is vital for effective nursing practice and patient care.
- Professional development in nursing emphasizes the need for advanced interpersonal and emotional skills.
- Existing nursing education may not adequately address the development of EI in students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific emotional intelligence training needs of nursing students.
- To explore stakeholder perspectives on essential EI skills for nurses.
- To inform the development of targeted EI training programs for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing in-depth individual interviews with diverse stakeholders.
- Participants included nurse educators, hospital nurses, nursing students, and patients.
- Data analysis utilized thematic analysis to identify key themes and sub-themes.
Main Results:
- Four main themes emerged: expectations, responsibilities, EI skills, and EI skill development.
- Participants expressed expectations for advanced EI skills in nursing students and professionals.
- A significant gap was identified in nursing students' current EI competency levels.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence is an indispensable component of nursing and a priority for professional growth.
- Nursing education stakeholders perceive a deficit in nursing students' EI skills.
- There is a clear need for structured emotional intelligence training programs within nursing curricula.
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