Abstract

Nursing care is a major component of the health services because it is one of the determinants of quality health services. The anecdotal patients' care evaluation and media reports have portrayed negative publicity and image regarding nursing care in certain hospitals. Patients' perceptions regarding nursing care is thought to be the determinant of quality nursing care. To explore patients' perceptions and experiences regarding nursing care in surgical wards.

Authors

Elwin Shawa

Author Details

Elwin Shawa, MSN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Thesis

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Nursing Care, Care Quality

Advisor

Lilian A. Omondi

Second Advisor

Anthony Ayieko Ong'any

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

University of Nairobi

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2017-02-17

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