title: A phenomenological study of patient expectations concerning nursing care.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nursing, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, 76016, USA. ldavis@mail.wtamu.edu
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: 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