Clinical nurses' legal roles, challenges, and responses to enabling legislation in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the surge in China's registered nurse population, defining their rights and responsibilities is crucial for ensuring the quality of medical services. However, challenges such as unresolved medical disputes and unclear duties persist due to the inadequacy and lack of transparency in current nursing laws and policies. This study evaluated nurses' legal awareness, legislative needs, and views on laws and policies affecting their practice, providing insights for future improvements in nursing legislation.

Methods

This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing purposive sampling to select 16 nurses for in-depth exploration of their experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between December 2023 and March 2024. Data analysis was perf

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490117 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature