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Perceptions about nursing care. Comparing elders' and nurses' priorities

K A Hudson1, D L Sexton

  • 1Quinnipiac College Department of Nursing, Hamden, Connecticut, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|December 1, 1996
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Nurses and elders prioritize different aspects of care. Elders value comfort and communication, while nurses focus on discharge planning, highlighting a gap in understanding patient needs.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Understanding elder needs is crucial for effective hospitalization care.
  • Perceptions of care priorities can differ between healthcare providers and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the perspectives of staff nurses and elders regarding the importance of various care activities.
  • To identify discrepancies in care expectations between nurses and elderly patients.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from staff nurses in medical-surgical units and elders in senior citizen groups and housing communities.
  • Comparative analysis of ratings for physical comfort, psychosocial activities, and discharge planning.

Main Results:

  • Elders rated physical comfort and communication activities higher than nurses.

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  • Nurses rated discharge planning activities higher than elders.
  • Significant differences in perceived importance of care activities were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Aligning nursing care with elder expectations, particularly in comfort and communication, can reduce hospitalization trauma.
    • Recognizing these differing priorities can improve patient-centered care for the elderly.
    • Bridging the gap in care perception is essential for enhancing the elderly's hospital experience.