Motives for Empathy among Clinical Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the motives of clinical nurses for experiencing empathy with patients and their families based on a self-determination theory framework. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty-one nurses at four tertiary hospitals in Anhui, China, were condu...

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Publicado en:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 50; no. 6; pp. 778 - 787
Autores principales: Yu Zhu, Ming-Mei He, Ji-Min Zhu, Li Huang, Bai-Kun Li
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Korean Society of Nursing Science Dec2020
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          Yu Zhu
          Ming-Mei He
          Ji-Min Zhu
          Li Huang
          Bai-Kun Li
        affil: Clinical Nursing Department, Nursing School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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          Motivation Evaluation
          Empathy
          Clinical Nurse Specialists Psychosocial Factors
          Nurse Attitudes
          Life Experiences
          Nurse-Patient Relations
          Professional-Family Relations
          Conceptual Framework
          Nursing Theory
          Human
          China
          Qualitative Studies
          Content Analysis
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Nursing Staff, Hospital
          Tertiary Health Care
          Happiness
          Altruism
          Acculturation
          Avoidance (Psychology)
          Funding Source
          Professional Autonomy
          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Purpose: This study aimed to explore the motives of clinical nurses for experiencing empathy with patients and their families based on a self-determination theory framework. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with twenty-one nurses at four tertiary hospitals in Anhui, China, were conducted, recorded and transcribed. A content analysis with a directed approach was performed. Results: An analysis of the interview transcripts revealed three categories of empathy motivation: autonomous motivation, controlled motivation and a lack of empathy motivation. Autonomous motivation included personal interests, enjoyment and a sense of value, pure altruism, assimilation, and recognition of the importance of empathy. Controlled motivation highlighted pressures from oneself and others, the possibility of tangible or intangible rewards, and avoidance of adverse effects. Finally, a lack of empathy motivation referred to a lack of intention for empathy and denial of the value of empathy. Conclusion: This study provides a deep understanding of the motives underlying empathy in nurses. The results reveal the reasons for empathy and may support the development of effective strategies to foster and promote empathy in nurses.
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