What enables and hinders nursing staff in delivering person-centred fundamental care? A qualitative study within the incharge programme.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meeting patients' fundamental care needs is a core aspect of nursing. However, there is compelling evidence of missed nursing care within surgical care. Person-centred care is known to increase patient involvement and prevent missed nursing care. The Fundamentals of Care framework aligns with person-centred care principles. It has the essential relationship-based care process at its core and serves as a guide for delivering person-centred fundamental care. This study aims to describe what enables and hinders the delivery of person-centred fundamental care as identified by registered nurses and nursing assistants in a surgical department.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was performed. Registered nurses and nurse assistants (nursing staff) from three surgica

SUBMITTER: Gunnarsson AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577148 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature