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A conceptual clarification of respect

¹College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|February 1, 1993

Summary

This study defines respect as a core nursing ethic, crucial for patient-provider interactions and care. It offers operational definitions and measurement methods for respect in nursing practice and research.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Ethics
Healthcare Professionalism

Background:

The concept of respect is prevalent in nursing literature but lacks a clear conceptual and empirical definition from a nursing perspective.
Existing literature does not fully delineate respect's role as a foundational nursing ethic.
There is a need to establish a robust understanding of respect within the nursing domain.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a conceptual definition of respect as a phenomenon within nursing action.
To establish respect as a primary nursing ethic.
To propose operational definitions and measurement strategies for respect in nursing.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of respect within the nursing context.
Comparison of respect with related nursing concepts (e.g., caring, presence).
Development of operational definitions for research, education, and practice.

Main Results:

Respect is defined as a primary nursing ethic guiding attitudinal, cognitive, and behavioral orientation.
Respect is identified as a component of and antecedent to caring, presence, confirmation, and humanized care.
Operational definitions and potential measurement methods for respect in nursing are proposed.

Conclusions:

Respect is a fundamental nursing ethic with significant implications for patient-provider interactions and care quality.
Further research is recommended to explore the meaning and implications of respect for clients, especially in cultural contexts.
Implementing operational definitions and measurement tools can enhance respect in nursing research, education, and practice.

Keywords:

Professional Patient Relationship

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