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  • Nursing Education
  • Phenomenology
  • Healthcare Professional Development

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  • Sensitivity is a fundamental human trait crucial for effective interpersonal responses.
  • In nursing, sensitivity involves recognizing and acting upon a patient's condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the subjective experiences of nursing students concerning sensitivity.
  • To understand how nursing students perceive and develop sensitivity in their practice.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted.
  • Data were gathered through individual interviews with 18 nursing students.
  • Colaizzi's approach was used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Three key themes emerged: 'Transition from sensation to perception,' 'Meaning and related factors,' and 'Acting.'
  • Sensitivity develops from perceiving cues to understanding meaning and taking action.
  • Connection with patients enhances the expression of sensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • Sensitivity is essential for providing quality nursing care and positively impacts patient outcomes.
  • Developing and recognizing students' sensitivity from the outset of nursing education is recommended.
  • Sensitivity should be integrated as a foundational element of nursing practice.