Nurse anaesthetist students experiences of patient dignity in perioperative practice

48^th World Congress on Advanced Nursing Research

June 14-15, 2018 | Dublin, Ireland

Berit Taraldsen Valeberg

Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Adv Practice Nurs

Abstract :

Aim: To describe how nurse anaesthetist students experienced patient dignity in perioperative practice. Design: A hermeneutical design and the critical incident technique were used in order to obtain experiences from practice. Method: In the autumn of 2015, after participating in a mandatory lecture on ethics, 23 nurse anaesthetist students reported their experiences and interpretation concerning violation and preservation of patients� dignity in the operating theatre. The text, which was a compilation of descriptions of a 35 incidents, was analysed by using a hermeneutical text interpretation. Findings: The text revealed three main themes preserving patients� dignity; allocating time for the patient, inviting the patient to participate, and shielding the patient�s body. Furthermore, three main themes of dignity violation were identified; alienation, backbiting, and invasion of the body�s intimate sphere. Conclusion: Discussion and reflection based on the personal experience of the students during their practice are ways to strengthen ethical awareness and promote an ethical and dignified caring culture.

Biography :

Berit Taraldsen Valeberg is an Associate Professor and Head of Studies - Area of responsibility 7 at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.
Email:berit.valeberg@hioa.no