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Dimensions of nurse caring
Z R Wolf1, E R Giardino, P A Osborne
1LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This study identified five key dimensions of nurse caring behaviors, including respect, presence, connection, skill, and attentiveness, based on nurse and patient feedback using the Caring Behaviors Inventory.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Understanding the core dimensions of nurse caring is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- The revised Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) is a key instrument for measuring these dimensions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and define the fundamental dimensions of nurse caring behaviors.
- To validate the structure of the revised Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI).
Main Methods:
- Utilized an exploratory factor analysis with principal components and varimax rotation.
- Collected data from 278 nurses and 263 patients/former patients using the 43-item CBI.
Main Results:
- A five-factor solution emerged, defining distinct dimensions of nurse caring.
- The identified dimensions are: respectful deference to others, assurance of human presence, positive connectedness, professional knowledge and skill, and attentiveness to the other's experience.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully delineated five core dimensions of nurse caring.
- These findings provide a framework for evaluating and improving nurse caring practices and patient-centered care.