Investigation of cooperative attitude between undergraduate nurses and physicians

Abstract

Objective To investigate the differences in the attitudes toward physician-nurse collaboration among undergraduate nurses and physicians,and provide evidence for creating good physiciannurse atmosphere of cooperation.Methods The Jefferson Scale of Attitudes toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration (JSAPNC) was administered to 96 undergraduate nurses and 52 in admitting department.Results The participants' score of JSAPNC were relatively high,especially on the items Caring as opposed to curing and Nurse autonomy.The score of undergraduate nurses was lower than on the item there are a lot of overlap responsibilities between nurses and physicians ;the score of undergraduate nurses was higher than on the item physician authority.Conclusions Undergraduate nurses and have a positive attitude toward physician-nurse collaboration.Nurses believe that some of their duties are common during their work,but the communication was not ideal.The overall health care rounds should include and nurses,which can increase the communication,strengthen the spirit of collaboration and create good physician-nurse atmosphere. Key words: Undergraduate nurses; Physicians; Collaborative attitude