[Primary nursing--a short literature review]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Quality Research
• Patient Experience Studies

Context:

• Primary nursing models are increasingly implemented in healthcare settings.
• Understanding the multifaceted impact of primary nursing is crucial for optimizing patient care.
• Existing research predominantly focuses on nursing personnel perspectives.

Purpose:

• To review and synthesize research on primary nursing's influence on care quality.
• To explore research approaches, methodologies, and findings related to primary nursing.
• To identify gaps in the literature, particularly concerning patient and relative viewpoints.

Summary:

• Literature review indicates primary nursing positively affects care quality from patient, relative, and nursing personnel viewpoints.
• Research on primary nursing heavily favors quantitative methods and nursing staff perspectives.
• Limited research exists on patient and relative experiences with primary nursing, despite their positive reported impressions.

Impact:

• Highlights the positive influence of primary nursing on the quality of care.
• Identifies a research gap concerning patient and family perspectives in primary nursing studies.
• Suggests future research should incorporate patient and relative experiences to provide a holistic understanding of primary nursing's impact.