Azam Alavi1, Masoud Bahrami2, Ali Zargham-Boroujeni2, Alireza Yousefy3. 1. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran. 2. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. 3. Medical Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The present study was conducted to clarify pediatric nurses' characteristics of caring self-efficacy. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was conducted using a qualitative content analysis approach. The participants included 27 pediatric nurses and clinical instructors, selected purposively. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using the content analysis method. RESULTS: Data analysis generated four main themes as attributes of a self-efficient pediatric nurse including: (a) professional communications; (b) management of care; (c) altruism; and (d) proficiency. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nursing managers and instructors can use these results to help develop nurses' empowerment and self-efficacy, especially in pediatric care.
PURPOSE: The present study was conducted to clarify pediatric nurses' characteristics of caring self-efficacy. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was conducted using a qualitative content analysis approach. The participants included 27 pediatric nurses and clinical instructors, selected purposively. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using the content analysis method. RESULTS: Data analysis generated four main themes as attributes of a self-efficient pediatric nurse including: (a) professional communications; (b) management of care; (c) altruism; and (d) proficiency. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nursing managers and instructors can use these results to help develop nurses' empowerment and self-efficacy, especially in pediatric care.