MEANINGS AND EXPRESSIONS OF CARING AMONG NURSES IN CLINICAL WORKPLACE: A LITERATURE REVIEW
ABSTRACT: Research shows that
nurse retention is high as a result of a stressful work environment coupled
with inadequate support in clinical workplace. Caring among nurses is therefore
crucial in enhanced and enriched the working environment that helps increase
nurse’s satisfaction and retention in the profession.
Purpose: To explore the meanings and expressions of caring among nurses
in clinical workplace.
Methods: Literature review of existing articles on electronic databases
was conducted. The meanings and expressions of caring among nurses were
identified. The year of publication ranged from 2000-2012.
Result: Based on inclusion criteria, 10 articles reviewed were included.
There was very limited result describing meanings of caring among nurses.
However, caring expressions had been identified and categorized into personal
and professional levels. There were some common themes such as caring through
helping and support, caring through appreciating, and acknowledging
unappreciated caring.
Conclusion: Caring among nurses is very important to keep nurses emerged
and able to work more effectively. However, caring varies within cultures and
there are still limited studies among nurses in nonwestern society. Therefore,
further research is needed to describe meanings and expressions of caring in
clinical workplace that is beneficial in enhancing caring environment,
increasing nurse’s satisfaction and nurse retention.
Author: Putri Mayasari, Urai
Hatthakit, Pratyanan Thiangchanya
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg130007
