Assessing the Communication Skills, Self-efficacy, and Mindfulness in Nurses Working in Children's Healthcare Units:
Ritu Gahlawat1, Remiya Mohan2, Sanjeeta Dara2
1M.M. College of Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar University Deemed to be University, Ambala, Haryana, India.
Introduction:
Effective communication, self-efficacy, and mindfulness are critical for nurses working in children's healthcare units. These competencies impact patient care quality and the nurses' professional confidence and well-being. The aim of the study was to assess communication skills, self-efficacy, and mindfulness levels among nurses and explore their interrelationships and associated factors.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 84 nurses. Data were collected using a nonprobability convenience sampling technique. Communication Skills Assessment Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale MAAS were administered. Statistical analysis was performed by employing the statistical package, SPSS version 20.
Results:
Marginal communication skills were observed in 85.7% of nurses, with the domain "understands the perspective and shows empathy" achieving the highest mean score (68.5%). The mean self-efficacy and mindfulness scores were 32.18 ± 4.37 and 66.15 ± 10.48, respectively. Moderate positive correlations were found between communication skills and self-efficacy ( r = +0.407) and between mindfulness and self-efficacy ( r = +0.65). Significant associations were observed between communication skills and area of placement ( P = 0.03), self-efficacy and marital status ( P = 0.005), and mindfulness and the number of children ( P = 0.03).
Conclusion:
Nurses in children's healthcare units demonstrated marginal communication skills, with self-efficacy and mindfulness showing positive associations. Interventions including targeted training in communication and mindfulness are needed to enhance these competencies. These improvements can ultimately benefit patient care outcomes and nurse well-being.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Levels of Communication I: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Small Group
We can participate in these relationships through verbal, nonverbal, and mediated communication. We engage in verbal communication when we use words during our interaction to convey specific meanings. On the other hand, nonverbal communication refers to various factors that can impact how we understand each other—for example, facial expressions.
We interact with others using mediated technologies like the...
01:13Patient-centered Care
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process I: Assessment and Diagnosis
The nursing process considers the patient's emotional and physical well-being. The process can be repeated or stopped at any point if judged essential. Assessment is the first step in the nursing...
01:21Barriers to Effective Communication II
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
01:22The Professional Nurse
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
01:30Therapeutic Communication
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...