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Sensitivity in nursing students: A phenomenological study
Ayşegül Korkmaz Doğdu1, Emine Kol2, İlhan Günbayi2
1Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Konyaaltı, Antalya 07070, Turkey.
Aim:
The research aims to reveal the subjective experiences of nursing students regarding sensitivity.
Background:
Sensitivity is a key human trait in responding to situations, events, or individuals. In nursing care, sensitivity involves consciously perceiving and acting on a patient's condition.
Design:
A descriptive phenomenological study was performed.
Methods:
This study explored nursing students' subjective experiences of sensitivity, conducted with 18 students from a Turkish nursing faculty (December 2021-May 2022). Data were collected via individual interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's approach.
Results:
The findings, framed by Husserl and Merleau-Ponty, revealed three themes: 'Transition from sensation to perception,' 'Meaning and related factors,' and 'Acting.'
Conclusions:
Sensitivity begins with perceiving cues indicating a need for help and is stronger toward those with whom students feel connected. Sensitivity is viewed as essential for care and a positive influence on others. It is suggested that students' sensitivity should be revealed from the beginning of nursing education and awareness should be developed and used as an antecedent of care.
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