Abstract
Introduction: Patient involvement as a concept is used interchangeably when managers, hospitals, and politicians articulate the patient's role. Aim: To investigate how caregivers invite the family into partnership when providing nursing care to the new family. Methods: The study includes field research and interviews on two maternity wards in the Capital Region of Denmark. Data collection occurred in a two-week period, with a total of 85 observations corresponding to 55 hours, and interviews with 30 caregivers corresponding to three hours of interviews.
A total of 31 caregivers participated in the study. Results: Nurses articulate patient involvement as an important part of nursing. Their actions are based on a standardized agenda.
The involvements of families depend on the caregivers’ engagement. The nurses experienced that working in a system – the hospital – makes involvement difficult. Conclusion: Patient involvement in practice requires strong priority throughout all stages of the health system.
A total of 31 caregivers participated in the study. Results: Nurses articulate patient involvement as an important part of nursing. Their actions are based on a standardized agenda.
The involvements of families depend on the caregivers’ engagement. The nurses experienced that working in a system – the hospital – makes involvement difficult. Conclusion: Patient involvement in practice requires strong priority throughout all stages of the health system.
Originalsprog | Dansk |
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Tidsskrift | Nordisk Sygeplejeforskning |
Sider (fra-til) | 185 |
Antal sider | 200 |
ISSN | 1892-2678 |
Status | Udgivet - 2018 |