Perceptions of holistic caring practice in a private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Khumalo, Patricia Zanele
Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research was conducted to explore and
describe the perceptions of holistic caring practice in a private hospital in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The study population included a convenient inclusive sample of
twelve (n=12) nurse educators teaching purposely selected second-year students in a
bridging programme (SANC, Regulation R683) in a private nursing school in this study.
Qualitative data collection methods of structured interviews with nurse educators and
student nurses focus group discussions were conducted to explore and describe
perceptions on holistic caring practice and develop specific outcomes for nurse
educators for future teaching and learning of the holistic caring practice. Field notes
taken during interviews were analysed and used as supplement data. Data were
analysed concurrently with collection through content and thematic analysis and
Tesch’s coding method.
The findings revealed the perception of holistic caring practice as comprehensive,
patient-centred care that meets total patient needs. The study highlighted challenges
affecting the teaching and learning of holistic care as perceived by both student nurses
and nurse educators. The need for creative strategies for teaching and learning holistic
care that could promote the future holistic caring practice and possibly improve the
professional image of the nursing profession also emerged.
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