Nurses’ Attitudes Towards Physical Examination and Influencing Factors: A Descriptive and Cross-Sectional Study

Azize Özdaş; Öznur Gürlek Kısacık

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Nurses’ Attitudes Towards Physical Examination and Influencing Factors: A Descriptive and Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Azize Özdaş | Öznur Gürlek Kısacık

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Nursology Vol.26 Issue 4, pp.297-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001308255

pISSN:

2822-2954

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the characteristics of Turkish nurses with regard to performing physical examination, their current attitudes towards physical examination, and the factors affecting them. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 488 nurses working in a state and an university hospital in the Afyonkarahisar province of Turkey. The data were collected with the Nurse Information Form and the Turkish version of the Physical Examination Attitude and Practice Scale. Results: Nurses attitude score towards physical examination was found to be 45.89 SD  10.32, minimum: 19, maximum: 87. As per the multiple linear regression results, performing physical examination β  0.318, P  .001, having undergraduate degree β  0.179, P  .001, being female β 0.175, P  .001, having postgraduate degree β  0.168, P  .001, being responsible for the daily care of fewer patients β  0.158, P  .005, considering physical examination as part of nursing practices β  0.155, P  .002, and having sufficient knowledge level about physical examination β  0.140, P  .001 were significant factors that were effective in having a more positive attitude towards physical examination. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that nurses have a positive attitude towards physical examination. Experience performing a physical examination was the main predictor of attitude towards physical examination. To enable nurses to use their physical examination skills effectively, it is recommended to improve their knowledge and skill levels and to establish policies at the institutional level.

 Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the characteristics of Turkish nurses with regard to performing physical examination, their current attitudes towards physical examination, and the factors affecting them. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 488 nurses working in a state and an university hospital in the Afyonkarahisar province of Turkey. The data were collected with the Nurse Information Form and the Turkish version of the Physical Examination Attitude and Practice Scale. Results: Nurses attitude score towards physical examination was found to be 45.89 SD  10.32, minimum: 19, maximum: 87. As per the multiple linear regression results, performing physical examination β  0.318, P  .001, having undergraduate degree β  0.179, P  .001, being female β 0.175, P  .001, having postgraduate degree β  0.168, P  .001, being responsible for the daily care of fewer patients β  0.158, P  .005, considering physical examination as part of nursing practices β  0.155, P  .002, and having sufficient knowledge level about physical examination β  0.140, P  .001 were significant factors that were effective in having a more positive attitude towards physical examination. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that nurses have a positive attitude towards physical examination. Experience performing a physical examination was the main predictor of attitude towards physical examination. To enable nurses to use their physical examination skills effectively, it is recommended to improve their knowledge and skill levels and to establish policies at the institutional level.

 Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the characteristics of Turkish nurses with regard to performing physical examination, their current attitudes towards physical examination, and the factors affecting them. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 488 nurses working in a state and an university hospital in the Afyonkarahisar province of Turkey. The data were collected with the Nurse Information Form and the Turkish version of the Physical Examination Attitude and Practice Scale. Results: Nurses attitude score towards physical examination was found to be 45.89 SD  10.32, minimum: 19, maximum: 87. As per the multiple linear regression results, performing physical examination β  0.318, P  .001, having undergraduate degree β  0.179, P  .001, being female β 0.175, P  .001, having postgraduate degree β  0.168, P  .001, being responsible for the daily care of fewer patients β  0.158, P  .005, considering physical examination as part of nursing practices β  0.155, P  .002, and having sufficient knowledge level about physical examination β  0.140, P  .001 were significant factors that were effective in having a more positive attitude towards physical examination. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that nurses have a positive attitude towards physical examination. Experience performing a physical examination was the main predictor of attitude towards physical examination. To enable nurses to use their physical examination skills effectively, it is recommended to improve their knowledge and skill levels and to establish policies at the institutional level.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hemşirelerin fizik muayene yapma konusundaki özelliklerini, fizik muayeneye yönelik mevcut tutumlarını ve etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir. Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipteki bu araştırma, Afyonkarahisar ilindeki bir devlet ve üniversite hastanesinde görev yapan 488 hemşire ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler Hemşire Bilgi Formu ve Fizik Muayene Tutum ve Uygulama Ölçeğinin Türkçe versiyonu kullanılarak toplandı. Bulgular: Hemşirelerin fizik muayeneye yönelik tutum puanı 45.89  10.32 min:19, maks:87 olarak bulundu. Çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre; fizik muayene yapmak β  0.318, P  .001, lisans mezunu olmak β  0.179, P  .001, kadın olmak β  0.175, P  .001, yüksek lisans derecesine sahip olmak β  0.168, P  .001, daha az hastanın günlük bakımından sorumlu olmak β  0.158, P  .005, fizik muayeneyi hemşirelik uygulamalarının bir parçası olarak görmek β  0.155, P  .002 ve fizik muayene hakkında yeterli bilgi düzeyine sahip olmak β  0.140, P  .001, fizik muayeneye yönelik daha olumlu tutuma sahip olma üzerine etkili olan anlamlı yordayıcılardı. Sonuç: Bu çalışmanın sonuçları, hemşirelerin fizik muayeneye yönelik olumlu bir tutuma sahip olduklarını gösterdi. Fizik muayene yapma deneyimi tutumun ana belirleyicisiydi. Hemşirelerin fizik muayene becerilerini etkin bir şekilde kullanmalarını sağlamak için, bilgi ve beceri düzeylerinin geliştirilmesi ve kurumsal düzeyde politikaların oluşturulmasını öneriyoruz.

Makale detayları

Nurses’ Attitudes Towards Physical Examination and Influencing Factors: A Descriptive and Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Azize Özdaş | Öznur Gürlek Kısacık

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Nursology Vol.26 Issue 4, pp.297-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001308255

pISSN:

2822-2954

Attitude

nurse

practice

physical examinationTutum

hemşire

uygulama

fizik muayene

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Azize Özdaş | Öznur Gürlek Kısacık

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Hemşirelik (Diğer)

Dergi: Journal of Nursology Vol.26 Issue 4, pp.297-306

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2023

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001308255

pISSN: 2822-2954

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Azize Özdaş | Öznur Gürlek Kısacık

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Nursology Vol.26 Issue 4, pp.297-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001308255

pISSN:

2822-2954