Abstract

SIM-SIM, Maria Margarida Santana Fialho. Geraldo Square transients Perceptions about Nurses. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2010, vol.serIII, n.1, pp.63-72. ISSN 0874-0283.

This study has an exploratory nature, and 412 individuals of both sexes, with ages between 16 and 96, were approached at the street and asked to give their impressions of nurses. This is a convenience sample. Most of the opinions are positive; the qualities expressed include kindness, and the fields predominantly rated are work efficiency and positive social contact. Social contact and inclusive interaction are the two key-characteristics of a good nurse. Younger people have the largest number of negative opinions. Older people have a greater tendency to value positive social contact with nurses.

Keywords : perception; patients; nurses.

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