Understanding the Attitudes of Nurses toward the Nursing Process: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Hawraa Razzaq Kadhim
  • Shatha Saadi Mohammd

Keywords:

Patient Outcomes, Training, Nursing Process, Nurses, Attitudes

Abstract

The nursing process is a framework for solving problems using scientific reasoning and critical thinking. Nursing is a dynamic profession that enables nursing staff to plan individually for client care. It has a unique perspective on health, the environment, and people. This process requires nurses to keep clear records of their patients and be accountable for the care they prescribe.

The aim of this study is to assess nurses' attitudes toward the nursing process and to explore the relationships between these attitudes and their socio-demographic characteristics. A cross-sectional design was used. A non-probability (purposive) sample of 262 nurses was selected. The study was conducted in Al-Najaf City across five teaching hospitals: Al-Sadder Hospital, Al-Najaf Hospital, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Hakim Hospital, and Al-Furat Al-Awsat Hospital.

The study found that 77.9% of the sample had a positive attitude toward the nursing process in Al-Najaf City. More than three-quarters of the sample had a positive attitude. There were significant differences between nurses' attitudes and their educational qualifications and training. However, there were no significant differences between nurses' attitudes and their age, experience, sex, or place of work inside the hospital. Instruction, training, and highlighting the advantages of the nursing process, such as improved patient outcomes, can enhance its acceptance.

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Published

2025-05-09

How to Cite

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Razzaq Kadhim H, Saadi Mohammd S. Understanding the Attitudes of Nurses toward the Nursing Process: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025May9 [cited 2025Sep.18];14(21S):990-1002. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/5446

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 21S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

Section

Original Article

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