Open AccessThe obstacles to nurses being present with patients
Author(s) -
AtashzadehShoorideh Foroozan,
Monjazabi Fatemeh,
Fathollahzadeh Ensieh,
Parastoo Oujian
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.723
Subject(s) - nursing , interpersonal communication , psychological intervention , bureaucracy , context (archaeology) , quality (philosophy) , medicine , trustworthiness , content analysis , psychology , service (business) , business , social psychology , philosophy , social science , epistemology , marketing , sociology , politics , political science , law , biology , paleontology
Aim The aim of the present research was to investigate the obstacles, which prevent nurses being present with patients. Background It is vital for nurses to be able to spend time with patients for an accurate assessment of patients' needs to take place and to allow patients to express their concerns. The factors, which prevent nurses spending time with patients, are still unclear. Method Data were collected using semi‐structured interviews with thirty‐five participants, including the nurses and physicians from educational hospitals of Tehran. The analysis was performed through the conventional content analysis. To achieve accuracy and trustworthiness of the data, the Lincoln and Guba criteria were used. Result The results of the study can be summarized as: “conflict between human considerations and bureaucratic structure,” “failure to meet basic needs,” “the personal and interpersonal aspects of caring” and “safety in caring context.” Conclusion To ensure high‐quality care, it is important to understand more fully the factors that prevent nurses spending time with patients. Interventions are needed to allow nurses to spend more time with the patients. Implication for nursing management Health service managers should consider that the intrinsic motivation of nurses is to care for patients. They can increase the presence of nurses at patients' bedside and improve care quality by creating an attractive working environment, appreciating nurses' values, paying attention to their opinions and establishing professional communication based on mutual respect.