Dignity and respect for nurses with different levels of experience from physicians, colleagues, patients and their family members

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Experience and clinical competence are the important factors affecting the level of dignity and respect fornurses. This study aimed to evaluate the observance rate of respect for nurses from physicians, colleagues, patients and their familymembers.Methods: This study was conducted on 200 nurses selected by census sampling from hospitals of Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran in 2014.Data collection was performed using self-report questionnaires with 15 questions on different variables, such as respect, communication,capability and independence. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires was determined by subjects and expert comments, and usingSpearman’s correlation coefficient (r=0.80). Data analysis was performed using SPSS V.20.Results:Significant differences were observed between the viewpoints of experienced and inexperienced nurses regarding independence,self-confidence for consultation with physicians (P