The obstacles to nurses being present with patients

Nursing Open

Fatemeh Monjazabi¹  Oujian Parastoo²  Foroozan Atashzadeh‐Shoorideh³  Ensieh Fathollahzadeh⁴ 

[1] Department of Medical‐Surgical Nursing School of Nursing & Midwifery Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran;Department of Pediatric Nursing School of Nursing & Midwifery Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran;Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Management School of Nursing & Midwifery Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran;Flinders University College of Nursing and Health Sciences Adelaide SA Australia;

关键词: content analysis;    nurses;    nursing;    nursing care;    obstacles;   

DOI  :  10.1002/nop2.723

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Aim The aim of the present research was to investigate the obstacles, which prevent nurses being present with patients. Background It is vital for nurses to be able to spend time with patients for an accurate assessment of patients' needs to take place and to allow patients to express their concerns. The factors, which prevent nurses spending time with patients, are still unclear. Method Data were collected using semi‐structured interviews with thirty‐five participants, including the nurses and physicians from educational hospitals of Tehran. The analysis was performed through the conventional content analysis. To achieve accuracy and trustworthiness of the data, the Lincoln and Guba criteria were used. Result The results of the study can be summarized as: “conflict between human considerations and bureaucratic structure,” “failure to meet basic needs,” “the personal and interpersonal aspects of caring” and “safety in caring context.” Conclusion To ensure high‐quality care, it is important to understand more fully the factors that prevent nurses spending time with patients. Interventions are needed to allow nurses to spend more time with the patients. Implication for nursing management Health service managers should consider that the intrinsic motivation of nurses is to care for patients. They can increase the presence of nurses at patients' bedside and improve care quality by creating an attractive working environment, appreciating nurses' values, paying attention to their opinions and establishing professional communication based on mutual respect.

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