Patient Participation in Nursing Care: Views From Ghanaian Nurses, Nursing Students, and Patients.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies on patient participation reported inconclusive benefits of patient participation in health care. Consequently, the World Health Organization is actively highlighting the need for the participation of patients and their families in their care. The aim of this study was to explore the views of nurses, nursing students, and patients on patient participation in Ghanaian hospitals. Sixty-five participants made up of 15 patients, 25 registered general nurses, and 25 undergraduate nursing students were involved in the study. Data collection was done through interviews and focus group discussions. Content analysis was utilized in analyzing the data to generate four main categories. These categories were as follows: (a) meaning of patient participation in Ghana, (b) patient partici

SUBMITTER: Atakro CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7774420 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature