Open AccessPerceived images and expected roles of Indonesian nurses
Author(s) -
Sommers Christine L.,
Tarihoran Dame Elysabeth,
Sembel Sandra,
Tzeng HueyMing
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.156
Subject(s) - indonesian , likert scale , housekeeping , sample (material) , scale (ratio) , perception , nursing , cross sectional study , focus group , psychology , medicine , point (geometry) , geography , sociology , developmental psychology , philosophy , linguistics , biochemistry , chemistry , geometry , mathematics , chromatography , pathology , neuroscience , gene , cartography , anthropology
Aim The aim of this study was to explore how non‐nurses and nurses differ regarding the perceived images and expected roles of Indonesian nurses. Design A cross‐sectional survey study Methods An online tool shared via email was used to collect data in March 2014, from a convenient sample of 1,228 employees of a private university located in Karawaci, Indonesia. An English/Indonesian version of the survey was developed: 19 perception items and 19 expectation items using a 5‐point Likert scale. Independent sample t tests were used to compare groups. Results One hundred and forty‐three people completed the survey; a response rate of 11.6%. Thirteen were nurses and 130 were non‐nurses. Compared with nurses, non‐nurses were less likely to agree with statements that Indonesian nurses are self‐sacrificing, provide help to others, are devoted to caring, perform housekeeping duties and are knowledgeable. Monitoring nurses' image on a regular basis is essential. A public education campaign could focus on selected positive characteristics to improve the image of Indonesian nurses.