Patients' satisfaction with nursing care in public hospitals in Calabar, Nigeria

Abstract

The main aim of the study was assessing patients' experiences and satisfaction with nursing care. A descriptive survey using 286 in-patients in two hospitals in Calabar, data was collected with a Modified Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale. Results indicated the need to enhance patients' satisfaction with nursing care through intervention.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Patience E. Samson-Akpan
Victoria Kalu Uka
Idang Ojong
Regina Etita Ella
Mildred E. John

Author Details

P. E. Samson-Akpan, PhD, MPH, BSc, RN/RM, RNE, FWACN; Victoria Kalu Uka, MSc, RN, RN/M; Idang Ojong, PhD, MEd, MSc, RN, RM, FWACN; Regina E. Ella, PhD, MEd, BSc, RN/RM, RNT, CHPM, FWACN; Mildred E. John, PhD -- Department of Nursing Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Sigma Membership

Chi Omicron at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Care, Patients' Experiences, Patients' Satisfaction

Recommended Citation

Samson-Akpan, Patience E.; Uka, Victoria Kalu; Ojong, Idang; Ella, Regina Etita; and John, Mildred E., "Patients' satisfaction with nursing care in public hospitals in Calabar, Nigeria" (2019). Convention. 170.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/170

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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