Attitudes on intimate touch during nursing care in China.
Although intimate touch is essential to nursing practice, few studies have investigated patients' wishes and how nurses should perform in preserving patient privacy in China. A maximum-variation sample of 18 adults was selected, and semistructured interviews were conducted in two focus groups. Interviews were recorded and transcribed, and thematic analysis was performed. Five themes emerged from the interviews. These findings suggest that nurses should pay more attention to the patient's attitudes, needs and wishes.
Department of Sports Medicine Service, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.
Nan
N
Lu
Department of Nursing, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xiaoyan
X
Gao
Department of Sports Medicine Service, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.
Shuang
S
Zhang
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002681:China; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009736:Nursing Process; D014110:Touch
intimate touch; patient privacy; qualitative research