Pielęgniarstwo jako zawód zaufania publicznego w opinii pacjentów
Journal Title: Innowacje w Pielęgniarstwie i Naukach o Zdrowiu - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction. Nursing in theoretical terms is a profession with a unique character and mission related to patient care. In practical terms it is very responsible, stressful and hard work. In recent years, nursing underwent numerous reforms that affect the current autonomy of the profession. Currently, it is an integral part of the health care system in Poland. Aim. The aim of the study is to examine patients' views about nursing as a profession of public trust on the basis of their evaluation of nurses/male nurses as people worthy of confidence and determination of the impact of socio-demographic factors on these opinions. Material and methods. The study was conducted at the Regional Hospital in Toruń and Primary Health Care in Torun. In the study there voluntarily participated 107 adult patients. The research was carried out by means of estimating method and a diagnostic survey. As a research tool our own questionnaire applied after obtaining. the prior consent from the management of both institutions as well as from the Bioethics Committee. Results. Based on the analysis of the results it can be concluded that among the respondents there is not one person who does not trust nurses. Additionally it shows that men more than women believe the nurse / nurse for a trustworthy person. Most people with the declaration "rather yes" is in the group of 31-50 years, which is 42.9% of the respondents. Analyzing the number of answers "rather yes", you can eject the conclusion that the number of respondents opting for this statement increases with the level of education. The data obtained are proof of the fact that respondents from the cities believe the nurse / nurse as a person worthy of trust to a greater extent than those from the countryside. Conclusions. 1. Public opinions on the nursing staff are positive. 2. Socio-demographic factors have a weak impact on the level of trust to the nursing profession.
Authors and Affiliations
Danuta Pantlinowska, Anna Antczak
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP195251
- DOI 10.21784
- Views 113
- Downloads 0
Postawy pielęgniarek wobec osób zarażonych wirusem HIV i chorych na AIDS
Polish Ministry of Health estimates that the number of HIV positive people may be reaching 35 thousand. Despite widespread educational campaign, attitudes towards the HIV positive are still varied. The problem also refer...
Człowiek w obliczu choroby nowotworowej i śmierci
Introduction. Current definition by WHO from 2002 defines palliative care as a way of acting that aims at enhancing the quality of patients’ and their families’ lives who face problems concerning a life-threatening disea...
Ocena akceptacji choroby przewlekłej na przykładzie pacjentów z przewlekłą obturacyjną chorobą płuc
Introduction. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the most common diseases in the world. It is one of the most important social problems causing high mortality. The changes occurring in the lungs are characte...
Aspekty doświadczania bólu w grupie pielęgniarek anestezjologicznych w zależności od wybranych zmiennych socjodemograficznych
Introduction. Pain is present and accompanies people at all stages of life. The estimated number of people suffering from pain is 34 million yearly. 7 milion out of this number claim the pain to be chronic pain. Subje...
Współpraca zespołu terapeutycznego w opiece nad pacjentem z rozpoznaniem choroby Alzhaimera. Prezentacja przypadku
Introduction. According to ICD-10 classification system, dementia is a group of psychopathological symptoms caused by brain damage of a chronic or progressive nature. It is characterized by disturbance of higher cortical...