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Special Session

Abstract

Expressing gratitude is important for patients and families. Results of research examining what it means to patients and families to say thank you for the care received will be shared. Three themes emerged which can be operationalized to leverage greater engagement between patients and families with their healthcare organizations.

Author Details

Cynthia D. Sweeney, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, Executive Director, The DAISY Foundation and Susan M. Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, EVP and Chief Nursing Officer, Beaumont Health

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

The DAISY Foundation, Anacortes, Washington, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Engagement, Gratitude, Meaningful Recognition

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Expressing gratitude: What it means to patients and families

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Expressing gratitude is important for patients and families. Results of research examining what it means to patients and families to say thank you for the care received will be shared. Three themes emerged which can be operationalized to leverage greater engagement between patients and families with their healthcare organizations.