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Exploring the nurse-patient relationship in caring for the health priorities of older adults: qualitative study.
- Source :
- BMC Nursing; 7/15/2024, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Person-centered care (PCC) is critical in addressing the diverse health priorities of older adults. Nurses play a pivotal role in implementing PCC, yet the nuances of the nurse-patient relationship in outpatient settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to gain insights into nurses' experiences, challenges, and strategies in caring for older adults through the lens of PCC. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with 12 registered nurses from outpatient clinics serving older adults. Thematic analysis was conducted following the principles of trustworthiness and credibility. Results: Five main themes emerged: (1)Understanding and Implementing Person-Centered Care (PCC) (2) Experiences in Older Adult Care, highlighting the significance of trust-building, adapting care approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional rewards; (3) Challenges in Care Delivery, including resource constraints, navigating family dynamics, keeping up with medical advances, and emotional strain; (4) Impact on Care Quality, encompassing consistency in care, patient satisfaction, professional development, and ethical considerations; and (5) Coping Strategies, such as peer support, work-life balance, reflective practice, and resilience building. Conclusions: The study underscores the complexities and rewards of the nurse-patient relationship in caring for older adults in outpatient settings. Nurses face formidable challenges but employ various coping strategies to maintain high-quality, person-centered care. Findings have implications for nursing practice, education, policy, and future research, emphasizing the need for supportive environments, continuous professional development, and recognition of the critical role nurses play in addressing the health priorities of the aging population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NURSE-patient relationships
ELDER care
PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
GERIATRIC nursing
QUALITATIVE research
ACADEMIC medical centers
INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
INTERVIEWING
SEX distribution
JUDGMENT sampling
AGE distribution
WORK experience (Employment)
EMOTIONS
HEALTH planning
PATIENT-centered care
THEMATIC analysis
REWARD (Psychology)
RESEARCH methodology
TRUST
PROFESSIONAL employee training
CLINICS
PATIENT satisfaction
EDUCATIONAL attainment
HEALTH care teams
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14726955
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- BMC Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178459776
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02099-1