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Communicating clinical nursing issues through the newspaper.

B J Kalisch, P A Kalisch

    Nursing Research
    |May 1, 1981
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    Newspaper coverage of nursing news in 1978 varied by specialty. Maternity and pediatric nursing news was progressive, while psychiatric nursing received minimal coverage, impacting public support for nursing resources.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Communication
    • Nursing Studies
    • Media Analysis

    Background:

    • Public perception of nursing influences resource allocation for clinical practice.
    • Accurate and positive nursing news is vital for public support and resource acquisition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the quality and content of newspaper articles on clinical nursing published in 1978.
    • To identify trends in the portrayal of nursing across different specialties.

    Main Methods:

    • A comprehensive content analysis was conducted on 3,098 newspaper articles from 1978 concerning nursing.
    • Key variables examined included practice settings, education, role clarity, professional activities, and nurse-physician relationships.

    Main Results:

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    • News quality regarding clinical nursing differed significantly across specialties.
    • Maternity and pediatric nursing news were depicted more progressively than community health and medical-surgical nursing.
    • Psychiatric nursing received disproportionately low news coverage.

    Conclusions:

    • The portrayal of nursing in the media significantly impacts public understanding and support for the profession.
    • Strategic improvements in news coverage are recommended to enhance the visibility and perceived value of nursing.
    • Addressing the underrepresentation of certain nursing specialties is crucial for balanced public perception.