Finding the Voices: Representation of Nurses in Dutch Newspaper Media Between 2019 and 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore how nurses were represented in five Dutch newspapers between 2019 and 2022, with a focus on their visibility in policy and decision-making.

Background

The media significantly shape public understanding of healthcare. Despite their key role, nurses are often underrepresented in media, especially in policy-related coverage. This study addresses this gap in the Dutch context.

Methods

Directed content analysis of 272 articles published between 2019 and 2022 across five high-circulation Dutch newspapers. A coding instrument was developed from existing literature and applied using Atlas.ti. ENTREQ criteria were followed throughout.

Results

Nurses were least often cited in articles about policy, finance, and innovation. Senior leadership sources, predom

SUBMITTER: van Wijk J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413654 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature