Insights into the relationship between professional values and caring behavior among nurses in neonatal intensive care units.

Caring behavior Neonatal intensive care unit Nurses Professional value

Journal

BMC nursing
ISSN: 1472-6955
Titre abrégé: BMC Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101088683

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
27 Sep 2024
Historique:
received: 12 06 2024
accepted: 13 09 2024
medline: 28 9 2024
pubmed: 28 9 2024
entrez: 28 9 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Professional values are crucial for delivering high-quality care in neonatal intensive care units while caring behavior impacts nurses' performance and well-being. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between professional values and caring behavior among nurses in neonatal intensive care units. A cross-sectional study involving 172 nurses was conducted using the Nursing Professional Value Scale and Caring Behaviors Assessment Tool. The study was carried out between 1 October and 5 December 2023. Nurses demonstrated a moderate to high degree of professional commitment, with a mean professional value score of 91.1 ± 11.1. The mean score for caring behavior was 99.7 ± 12.4. The highest-rated domain was setting up a supporting, protective, and corrective environment, with a mean score of 22.8 ± 2.7. A low positive relationship was found between the supportive, protective, and corrective environment domain and nurses' professional value (r = 0.18, p = 0.017), as well as between overall caring behavior and nurses' professional value (r = 0.16, p = 0.038). The results indicate a favorable relationship between professional values and caring behavior, especially in areas like establishing a supportive workplace. However, both professional value and caring behavior needs improvement in certain aspect. Enhancing these aspects could further strengthen their relationship, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to newborn patients and their families. To cultivate a positive work environment and instill caring behaviors and professional values among NICU nurses, it is imperative to allocate sufficient time and resources. This investment is necessary for nurturing a culture of care, improving patient outcomes, and fostering a supportive environment for NICU nurses, newborn, and their families.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39334248
doi: 10.1186/s12912-024-02343-8
pii: 10.1186/s12912-024-02343-8
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

692

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Ahmad Ayed (A)

Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine.

Moath Abu Ejheisheh (MA)

Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine.

Basma Salameh (B)

Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine. basma.salameh@aaup.edu.

Ahmad Batran (A)

Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine.

Alaa Obeyat (A)

Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine.

Riham Melhem (R)

Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine.

Sanaa Alkhatib (S)

Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine.

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