Assess Importance of Nurse Patients Good Relationship on Health Care Achievement

Abstract

Background
The nurse-patient relationship is central to the practice of nursing, fostering therapeutic outcomes and holistic care. Despite its significance, modern healthcare systems often prioritize efficiency and cost reduction, overshadowing the humanistic essence of nursing care. While nurses perceive themselves as compassionate caregivers, task-oriented approaches often result in unmet patient expectations for personalized care. This study investigates importance of nurse patients good relationship on health care achievement
Methods
This study was conducted at a hospital with A total of 446 participants—291 patients hospitalized for at least 48 hours and 155 nurses assigned to their care—were surveyed using the Caring Nurse–Patient Interactions Scale (CNPI-70), rooted in Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and multiple regression to explore differences in perceptions and identify influencing demographic and situational factors.
Results
Patients and nurses differed significantly in their perceptions of the importance of caring behaviors across multiple dimensions, including humanism, emotional expression, and environment (p < 0.05). Patients prioritized empathy, emotional support, and individualized attention, while nurses emphasized task completion and procedural care. Demographic factors, such as age and gender, as well as situational factors like nurse workload, significantly influenced these perceptions. Nurses’ perception of caring behaviors was positively correlated with their job satisfaction and well-being.
Conclusion
The study reveals a significant discrepancy between nurses’ and patients’ perceptions of caring interactions. While patients highly value humane, empathetic, and individualized care, systemic healthcare constraints often lead nurses to focus on efficiency and task completion. Addressing these discrepancies requires fostering organizational cultures that prioritize humanistic nursing practices, aligning care delivery with patient expectations, and enhancing the overall quality of healthcare. Future interventions should emphasize training nurses in patient-centred communication and creating supportive environments that balance efficiency with compassionate care.