Exploring the value of clinical nursing practice: the practitioner's perspective

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Practice
• Professional Development

Background:

• Understanding the practitioner's viewpoint is crucial for evaluating nursing practice.
• Existing knowledge on the intrinsic value of therapeutic care requires further development.
• The need for structured approaches to enhance nursing insights is evident.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the perceived value of nursing practice from the perspective of healthcare practitioners.
• To identify core concepts central to delivering effective therapeutic care.
• To develop a model for reflective practice within nursing.

Main Methods:

• Preliminary qualitative study design.
• Exploration of practitioner viewpoints on nursing value.
• Development of a conceptual model for reflective practice.

Main Results:

• Identified key concepts valued by practitioners in therapeutic nursing care.
• Provided insights into the subjective experience of nursing practice.
• A preliminary model for reflective practice was conceptualized.

Conclusions:

• Practitioner perspectives offer valuable insights into nursing practice.
• Reflective practice is integral to developing therapeutic care.
• Further research is warranted to validate and refine the reflective practice model.