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Nursing students' perspective of dignity: A systematic review
Güler Ağgün Yavuz1, Leyla Dinc1
1Hacettepe University, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
Nurse Education Today
|June 30, 2026
Summary
Nursing students perceive dignity through respect, privacy, and autonomy. Educational strategies and supportive environments are key to fostering their understanding and practice of dignified care, crucial for professional identity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Bioethics
- Professional Identity Development
Background:
- Respect for human dignity is a core ethical principle in nursing.
- Research on patient dignity is extensive, but less is known about nursing students' perceptions during education.
- Understanding students' experiences with dignity is vital for ethical nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize research on nursing students' perceptions of dignity.
- To explore how educational and clinical experiences shape these perceptions.
- To identify factors influencing students' ability to provide dignified care.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies.
- Comprehensive database search (2000-2025) adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Thematic synthesis of data following rigorous quality appraisal.
Main Results:
- Students link patient dignity to respect, privacy, and autonomy.
- Theoretical knowledge of dignity often contrasts with practical challenges in clinical settings.
- Supportive environments and educational interventions (e.g., role-playing, simulations) positively impact students' sense of dignity and awareness.
Conclusions:
- Dignity is fundamental to shaping nursing students' professional identity and ethical awareness.
- Integrating dignity and ethical values into nursing curricula is essential for cultivating high-quality patient care.
- Addressing institutional and professional barriers is necessary to support students in delivering dignified care.
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