Nursing Role in Supporting the Development of Community Based on Health Tourism in Bali

Journal Title: Indonesian Nursing Journal of Education and Clinic - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction. The role of nurses in providing nursing services to tourists is not visible. This study aimed to identify the role of nurses and the factors associated with the ability of nurses in providing nursing services both to tourists, tourism players and the community. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study from 4 health centers in the tourist region of Gianyar, Denpasar, Badung and Bangli to 32 nurses at the health center with purposive sampling technique. Results. The results showed from 32 respondent nurses at the health center as much as 40% nursing care provider, 30% community educators, advocates 20% and 10% as a counselor. 60% nurses have good ability 25% adequate and 15% of nurses ability was still lacking. There was a signifi cant relationship between age (p: 0.002, OR: 2.2), education (p: 0.001, OR: 2.3), foreign language skills (p: 0.000, OR: 3.4), with the ability of nurses in providing nursing services both to tourists, tourism players and the community. Discussion. Foreign language skills are less potentially 3 times causing nursing services provided are also lacking. This condition should get better attention from the health department, the department of tourism and other related parties equip nurses with the appropriate education and training on health tourism and foreign language skills.

Authors and Affiliations

Kadek Eka Swedarma, Luh Putu Eva Yanti, Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati

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  • EP ID EP192296
  • DOI 10.24990/injec.v1i1.101
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Kadek Eka Swedarma, Luh Putu Eva Yanti, Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati (2016). Nursing Role in Supporting the Development of Community Based on Health Tourism in Bali. Indonesian Nursing Journal of Education and Clinic, 1(1), 15-18. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-192296