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Nursing students' experience bathing patients for the first time

Z R Wolf1

  • 1School of Nursing, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Nurse Educator
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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First-time nursing students feared bathing adult patients, worrying about causing harm. Peer support and patient assistance eased anxieties and improved the bathing experience for novice nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Skills Training

Background:

  • Bathing is a fundamental aspect of patient care and a crucial skill for nursing students.
  • Novice nurses often experience anxiety and apprehension regarding essential patient care tasks like bathing.
  • Understanding student experiences is vital for developing effective pedagogical strategies in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of nursing students during their first adult patient bath.
  • To identify challenges and sources of support encountered by students in this clinical skill.
  • To provide insights for improving nursing education and clinical skill development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study design.
  • In-depth interviews or reflective journaling with nursing students.

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  • Thematic analysis of student narratives regarding their first bathing experience.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported significant fear and anxiety, particularly concerning patient safety and privacy.
    • Pairing with peers and receiving encouragement from fellow students reduced apprehension.
    • Unexpected patient cooperation and assistance during the bath were noted as supportive factors.
    • Discomfort with physical touch and exposure of private body parts was a common theme.

    Conclusions:

    • Peer support is a critical factor in mitigating nursing student anxiety during fundamental care skills.
    • Patient-centered approaches, including patient involvement, can positively influence the learning experience.
    • Nursing curricula should address the emotional and practical challenges of basic patient care to better prepare students.