Bonds That Transform, Care That Transcends: Development of a Nursing Professional Practice Model

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Development

Background:

• The need for a structured framework to guide nursing performance in complex university hospital settings.
• Existing models may not fully address contemporary healthcare challenges or promote holistic patient care.
• Establishing clear guidelines is crucial for ensuring clinical excellence and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a professional practice model (PPM) for nursing at a university hospital.
• To create a framework that guides nursing performance, ensuring high standards of care.
• To establish a model that integrates contemporary healthcare needs with a holistic care philosophy.

Main Methods:

• A sequential, multimethod design was employed for theory development.
• The study involved four phases: needs identification, preliminary design, internal/peer validation, and international standards evaluation.
• Rigorous validation processes ensured the model's robustness and applicability.

Main Results:

• The developed PPM prioritizes holistic care for patients and families, enhancing clinical excellence and safety.
• The model integrates synergistic management, organizational structures, and continuous quality improvement.
• It addresses contemporary healthcare challenges within a holistic care philosophy.

Conclusions:

• The "Bonds that Transform, Care that transcends" model offers a novel framework for holistic hospital nursing.
• Grounded in humanistic perspectives, it highlights the power of therapeutic relationships and high-quality interactions.
• The model promotes nursing leadership, education, research, and humanizes complex healthcare institutions.