Nursing as a Public Trust Profession
Introduction. Nursing is widely recognized as a public trust profession due to its emphasis on professionalism, ethical standards, and patient-centered care. The profession demands adherence to legal regulations and ethical norms, fostering trust through its critical role in healthcare delivery. Th...
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Introduction. Nursing is widely recognized as a public trust profession due to its emphasis on professionalism, ethical standards, and patient-centered care. The profession demands adherence to legal regulations and ethical norms, fostering trust through its critical role in healthcare delivery. This study aims to explore patients' perceptions of nursing as a public trust profession, focusing on key factors such as professionalism, ethical compliance, and personal attributes of nurses.
Objective. The primary goal of this study was to assess patients' opinions regarding nursing as a public trust profession and identify the specific attributes and competencies that underpin this perception.
Methods. The study employed a diagnostic survey method using a structured questionnaire. A total of 100 patients from a healthcare facility in the Mazovian Voivodeship participated. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analyses, and factor analysis, were conducted using IBM SPSS 29.
Results. The findings revealed that 95% of respondents identified professionalism and high engagement in care as crucial factors for trust. Empathy and compassion were also rated highly (95%), along with confidentiality (90%). The chi-square test showed significant differences in the perception of professionalism (Chi2 = 140.80, P < 0.001), and ANOVA demonstrated the impact of nurses' attitudes on trust (F = 116.93, P < 0.001). Factor analysis indicated that professionalism and engagement were the primary components influencing trust perceptions, explaining 100% of variance.
Conclusions. Professionalism, ethical conduct, and interpersonal skills are pivotal in establishing nursing as a public trust profession. These attributes are essential for patient trust and align with global standards in nursing practice. The study underscores the need to maintain high ethical and professional standards to sustain public trust in the profession.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee5733cd3fee49f99727e00c2ccb6bd32024-12-11T08:02:20ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062024-12-017510.12775/JEHS.2024.75.56813Nursing as a Public Trust ProfessionIwona Czerwińska Pawluk0Anna Dębska1Walery Zukow2Vincent Pol University of Applied Sciences in Lublin, University Children's Hospital in Lublin, Prof. Antoniego Gębali Street 6, Lublin, PolandRadom Higher School, Radom, PolandNicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland Introduction. Nursing is widely recognized as a public trust profession due to its emphasis on professionalism, ethical standards, and patient-centered care. The profession demands adherence to legal regulations and ethical norms, fostering trust through its critical role in healthcare delivery. This study aims to explore patients' perceptions of nursing as a public trust profession, focusing on key factors such as professionalism, ethical compliance, and personal attributes of nurses. Objective. The primary goal of this study was to assess patients' opinions regarding nursing as a public trust profession and identify the specific attributes and competencies that underpin this perception. Methods. The study employed a diagnostic survey method using a structured questionnaire. A total of 100 patients from a healthcare facility in the Mazovian Voivodeship participated. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analyses, and factor analysis, were conducted using IBM SPSS 29. Results. The findings revealed that 95% of respondents identified professionalism and high engagement in care as crucial factors for trust. Empathy and compassion were also rated highly (95%), along with confidentiality (90%). The chi-square test showed significant differences in the perception of professionalism (Chi2 = 140.80, P < 0.001), and ANOVA demonstrated the impact of nurses' attitudes on trust (F = 116.93, P < 0.001). Factor analysis indicated that professionalism and engagement were the primary components influencing trust perceptions, explaining 100% of variance. Conclusions. Professionalism, ethical conduct, and interpersonal skills are pivotal in establishing nursing as a public trust profession. These attributes are essential for patient trust and align with global standards in nursing practice. The study underscores the need to maintain high ethical and professional standards to sustain public trust in the profession. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56813nursingpublic trust professionprofessionalismethical standardspatient care |
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