title: Exploring the Nuances of Nurse-Patient Interaction through Concept Analysis: Impact on Patient Satisfaction.
abstract: Patient satisfaction is a major priority in healthcare. Nurse-patient interaction has a direct effect on patient satisfaction and is essential to the provision of nursing care. Using the Avant and Walker method of concept analysis, the author explores what shapes nurse-patient interaction; the defining attributes, antecedents, consequences and empirical referents. In addition, cases are provided that illustrate various types of nurse-patient interaction. The author also discusses the concept of nurse-patient interaction in light of current nursing research trends and priorities, adding to the base of nursing knowledge that will facilitate the highest quality nursing care and patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Virginia.
authors.forename: Emily C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000523:psychology* / Q000592:standards*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction
keywords: concept analysis; nurse-patient interaction; nursing theory; patient satisfaction