Nurses' perceptions of caring behaviors at referral hospitals in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caring plays a vital role in nursing and serves as an indicator of quality. Nurse caring behaviors are directed towards patients' safety and wellbeing. Nurses' perceptions of caring behaviors are affected by different factors. Understanding the factors linked to how nurses perceive caring behaviors is crucial for enhancing the quality of care. The aim of this study was to examine the factors associated with nurses' perceptions of caring behaviors and gain a more comprehensive understanding.

Methods

A multicenter sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted among medical-surgical nurses at three referral hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. Quantitative data were collected using a pretested self-administered survey package including the Amharic ver

SUBMITTER: Ferede AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487990 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature