Visiting Nurse Being with the Patients

Abstract

Objective: To clarify visiting nurses' "being with patients" Methods: Semi structured interviews with six visiting nurses were conducted and analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. Results: Visiting nurses' "being with patients" consisted of six categories and 14 subcategories; the categories were sympathizing by perceiving the atmosphere of the patient and home with all five senses; approaching patients and their families as a person and deepen trust with them; realizing a blueprint for home care together; supporting the bracing of the patient and family for what is expected to happen in the future; building up a shared history with the patient in their day-to-day life; and ensuring that the patient has a place to relax and a sense of security in daily life. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that visiting nurses' being with patients can be an opportunity for visiting nurses themselves to grow through forming relationships with patients of diverse backgrounds and their families. Morever, there are rfacilitating the formation of visiting nurses' sense of values, motivation, and the development of their own view of nursing.