Vibeke Sundling1, Annelie J Sundler2, Inger K Holmström3, Dorte Vesterager Kristensen4, Hilde Eide5. 1. National Centre for Optics, Vision and Eye Care, Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Kongsberg, Norway; Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen Norway; Science Center Health and Technology, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen, Norway. Electronic address: vibeke.sundling@usn.no. 2. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Sweden. 3. School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Sweden; Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden. 4. Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen Norway. 5. Science Center Health and Technology, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen, Norway; Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen Norway.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare student nurses' communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness across two countries, and to analyse the relationship between these qualities. METHODS: The study had a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from final year student nurses in Norway and Sweden. Communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness were reported by questionnaires; Clear-cut communication with patients, Jefferson Scale of Empathy, and Langer 14 items mindfulness scale. RESULTS: The study included 156 student nurses, 94 (60%) were Swedish. The mean communication self-efficacy score was 119 (95% CI 116-122), empathy score 115 (95% CI 113-117) and mindfulness score 79 (95% CI 78-81). A Mann-Whitney test showed that Swedish students scored significantly higher on communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness than Norwegian students did. When adjusted for age, gender, and country in a multiple linear regression, mindfulness was the only independent predictor of communication self-efficacy. CONCLUSION: The Swedish student nurses in this study scored higher on communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness than Norwegian students did. Student nurses scoring high on mindfulness rated their communication self-efficacy higher. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A mindful learning approach may improve communication self-efficacy and possibly the effect of communication skills training.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare student nurses' communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness across two countries, and to analyse the relationship between these qualities. METHODS: The study had a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from final year student nurses in Norway and Sweden. Communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness were reported by questionnaires; Clear-cut communication with patients, Jefferson Scale of Empathy, and Langer 14 items mindfulness scale. RESULTS: The study included 156 student nurses, 94 (60%) were Swedish. The mean communication self-efficacy score was 119 (95% CI 116-122), empathy score 115 (95% CI 113-117) and mindfulness score 79 (95% CI 78-81). A Mann-Whitney test showed that Swedish students scored significantly higher on communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness than Norwegian students did. When adjusted for age, gender, and country in a multiple linear regression, mindfulness was the only independent predictor of communication self-efficacy. CONCLUSION: The Swedish student nurses in this study scored higher on communication self-efficacy, empathy, and mindfulness than Norwegian students did. Student nurses scoring high on mindfulness rated their communication self-efficacy higher. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A mindful learning approach may improve communication self-efficacy and possibly the effect of communication skills training.
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