GIJHSR

Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research


Year: 2024 | Month: July-September | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 1-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20240301

Nurses’ Attitudes Regarding the Importance of Families in Nursing Care During Hospitalization

Suraya Putri1, Yuswardi2

1Department Family Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
2Department Fundamental of Nursing & Management of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala,

Corresponding Author: Yuswardi

ABSTRACT

The significance of family involvement in patient care during hospitalization has been widely recognized, yet the attitudes of nurses towards this involvement remain varied. This study aims to explore nurses' attitudes towards the importance of families in nursing care during hospitalization. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey methodology, data were collected from 44 nurses using the Families’ Importance in Nursing Care–Nurses’ Attitudes (FINC-NA) scale. The results reveal that the majority of nurses demonstrate supportive attitudes towards family involvement. Specifically, family as a resource in nursing care (Fam-RNC) (55%), Families as conversational partners (Fam-CP) (68%), nurses perceived families as a burden (Fam-B) (52%), and regarded the family as its own resource (Fam-OR) (52%). This supportive stance is crucial for fostering a collaborative care environment that enhances patient outcomes. Further research is recommended to address the perceived burdens and to develop strategies that optimize family-nurse interactions, ultimately benefiting patient care.

Keywords: family involvement, FINC-NA, nursing care.

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