A phenomenological study of patient expectations concerning nursing care.
This phenomenological study explored the expectations patients have of nursing care, specifically spiritual care, using the framework of humanistic nursing. Four themes emerged: (1) the definition of "good" and "bad" nursing, (2) surveillance and competence, (3) spiritual care expectations, and (4) the concept of time.
Davis
Lisa A
LA
Division of Nursing, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, 76016, USA. ldavis@mail.wtamu.edu
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007318:Inservice Training; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D015206:Southwestern United States; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires