Nurse Caring Behaviors Research Articles

Effectiveness of Nursing Caring Behavior to The Satisfaction of Hospital Patients in Puskesmas Wotu

Caring is an attention and action towards others (patients) to provide assistance, support, respect and empathy in providing physical care to avoid a unexpected condition supported by sources of knowledge, patience, and hope. Nurse caring behaviour will be very important in influencing service quality and client satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to analyze nurse caring behaviour in increasing the satisfaction of inpatients at the Puskesmas Wotu.
 The design of this study is a correlative study. The population were 87 respondents with a purposive sampling technique in which all population amounts were used as research samples.
 The results of a statistical study using the spearmen test, it was found that r value=0.529. That is, the level of strength of the relationship between strong variables. The relationship between these two variables is unidirectional, thus it can be interpreted that the quality of caring care increases the satisfaction of inpatients will also increase. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between Nurse behavior variables with the Patients Satisfaction (Sig.=0,000). Nurse caring behavior needs to be increased again with training and making standard guidelines.

Perspektif Perawat Ruangan tentang Caring dalam Merawat Pasien Kanker yang Menjalani Kemoterapi

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy have a certain degree of dependence. Nurses are present as service providers with caring experiences. Nurses' perception of caring is limited to the technical aspects of care. The purpose of this study is to explore nurse’s perspectives on caring behavior in treating cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The design of this study is a qualitative research. The participants were five nurses who directly involved in chemotherapy services. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Data collection was carried by conducting in-depth interviews. The data collected were then analized according to the theme by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and objectives of the study. This study has been approved in legal and ethic. Based on the results of the theme analysis, there are three themes namely caring understanding, forms of caring for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and the benefits of caring. Nurses' perceptions about forms of caring behavior for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are establishing relationships, conducting assessments, providing care that patients need and providing education related to patient health. This study recommends to provide information for nurses about nurse caring behavior that can be applied to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, so that nurses can improve caring behavior in patients

Adaptasi Perilaku Caring Perawat pada Pasien Covid-19 di Ruang Isolasi

Caring is a nursing action based on the desire to understand, help and reduce suffering by taking the best actions for health. Caring behavior must also be given to Covid-19 patients. The research objective was to determine the adaptation of nurses' caring behavior in Covid-19 patients in the RSUD Dr. Isolation room. M. Yunus Bengkulu. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, involving 10 participants as research subjects. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and observations observing the caring behavior of nurses in providing nursing services to Covid-19 patients. Data analysis techniques include transcripts of interview results, data reduction, analysis, data interpretation and triangulation, which are then concluded. The results of the study were obtained, all the participants had applied aspects of caring, namely caring, responsible, friendly, calm, patient, always ready, motivating, empathetic towards Covid-19 patients and their families, even though there was worry and anxiety in themselves participant. Conclusion, nurses still have caring behavior in providing nursing care and can adapt to apply caring behavior to Covid-19 patients sincerely even though as individuals they have a sense of concern. It is suggested that the spirit of caring should always be turned on in nurses, this requires support from management in improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of nurses so that nurses can provide professional nursing services. Keywords: Adaptation, Behavior, Caring

Hubungan Perilaku Caring Perawat Dengan Tingkat Kepuasan Pasien Pengguna Jasa BPJS Di RS An-Nisa Tangerang Tahun 2020

Caring is the essence of nursing service that distinguishes nursing from other professions. Caring is the essence of nursing service that distinguishes nursing from other professions. Caring is a hot topic at this time to be discussed in the world of nursing because nurses are caring behaviors but caring that is carried out by nurses is still far from the standard in real nursing practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nurse caring behavior and the satisfaction level of BPJS service users at RS An-Nisa Tangerang in 2020. The research method used in this study was descriptive-collegial. The population in this study amounted to 100 respondents. The technique used for data collection is accidental sampling. Results: Based on the chi-square test that p-value = 0.009 <0.05, it can be stated that HO is rejected, meaning that there is a relationship between nurse caring behavior and the level of patient satisfaction in the inpatient installation of BPJS service users at AN-NISA Hospital Tangerang. Conclusion: there is a relationship between the caring behavior of nurses and the level of patient satisfaction in the inpatient installation of BPJS service users at AN-NISA Hospital, Tangerang.

Caring Behavior of Nurses Increase Level of Client’s Satisfaction in Clinical Area

Background: Nurse caring behavior is one aspect that is very related to nursing services, because caring includes human relationships and affects the quality of service and patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction is the result of an assessment in the form of an emotional response (feeling happy and satisfied) to the patient because of the fulfillment of expectations or desires in using and receiving nurse services. Patient satisfaction is an evaluation or assessment after using a service that the selected service at least meets or exceeds expectations. The research design used is a descriptive correlational quantitative research method using a cross sectional approach; sampling technique is purposive sampling. The numbers of sampling were 41 respondents. Data collection instruments using a questionnaire Chi-Square test with a significance level α = 0, 05. Based on the Fisher’s Exact Test, p value = 0.018 > (α = 0.05), which means there is a relationship between nurses caring behavior with the level of patient satisfaction in Labuang Baji Makassar Hospital. Thus, it was concluded that there was a relationship between nurses caring behavior with the level of patient satisfaction in Labuang Baji Hospital Makassar. For further researchers were expected to make the basic data to conduct more specific research on the Relationship between Nurse Caring Behavior and Client’s Satisfaction Level.

Hubungan Karakteristik individu dan Perilaku Caring Perawat Dengan Kepuasan pasien di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD Abdul Manap Jambi Tahun 2019

Nursing services have a big role to play in improving and determining the quality of health care. caring is an important component in nursing and is at the core of nursing practice because it contains humanistic values, respects human freedom of choice, emphasizes on improving ability and self-reliance, increasing knowledge and respecting every human being. Nurses who have value and caring spirit will have work behaviors that are in accordance with the principles of ethics due to the care of nurses who view clients as humanistic beings so motivated to provide high quality nursing services. This study is a quantitative study with a design description of correlation with a cross sectional approach to view the relationship of individual characteristics and caring behavior of nurses as independent variables and patient satisfaction as variable dependent. The goal is to know the relationship of individual characteristics and behavior of caring nurses with the satisfaction of inpatients of Abdul Manap Jambi Hospital. Samples of patients treated in the first and VIP inpatient rooms, how to take samples by accidental sampling. Data processing with chi-square analysis. Based on the results of the study the characteristics of individuals are mostly: male gender respondents (56.7%), low education (83.3%), age over 46 years (56.7%), and work (61.7%). Caring behavior of nurses is mostly well behaved (73.3%) and 70% of patients are satisfied with the services provided in the inpatient room of RsUD Abdul Manap Kota Jambi. The results of bivariate analysis there is no relationship of individual characteristics with the satisfaction of inpatients and there is a relationship of caring behavior of nurses with the satisfaction of inpatients in Abdul Manap Hospital Jambi City (p value 0.018). The results of the study are expected to improve the quality of nursing services, especially in providing nursing care by taking into account caring aspects to improve the satisfaction of inpatients. For nurses in the inpatient room consistently and further improve caring application in providing nursing care to patients especially in the fulfillment of basic needs and health education in the inpatient room.

HUBUNGAN KEMAMPUAN MENGGUNAKAN TEKNOLOGI KEPERAWATAN DENGAN CARING MAHASISWA PROFESI NERS DI SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU KESEHATAN WILAYAH SURABAYA

Technology is an integrated presence between science and machines. Information technology in nursing includes knowledge, attitudes and skills. These three things are needed by a health care profession in their daily work. The ability of nurses to use nursing technology is a form of caring. Nurse caring behavior is very important in fulfilling patient satisfaction, therefore students' understanding of technology as a form of caring in nursing needs to be instilled since the period of education. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between the technological skill competency in nursing and caring of nursing profession students. The research method used in this study is correlation analytic with cross sectional approach. Questionnaire was utilized to gather the needed data and information. The subjects of this study were 90 nursing students, total sampling was applied to gained participants. Respondents met the inclusion criteria, namely studying at STIKes in the Surabaya region, being willing to be respondents, and graduating a bachelor's degree in nursing, a maximum of one year before continuing to Ners profession student. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the ability to use technology (medical devices) and caring of Ners professional students (p = 0.000; r = 0.630. There was a significant relationship between the ability to use technology (Information and Communication Technology) and caring (p = 0.000; r = 0.469). The ability to use technology makes nurses understand the patient as a whole or holistic human. If the nurse understands the patient completely then he will understand all aspects of the patient as a unique person, this will help patients to develop and accelerate the healing process. The ability of nurses to use technology is an expression of caring in nursing, where caring and technology are an integral part. Technology plays an important role in health care, technology is used to improve patient safety, save lives patient and support nurses in their job. Teaching caring from the time of education is very important because this is the first stage for nursing students to learn the value and meaning of the nursing profession.
 
 
 
 
 

HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERILAKU CARING PERAWAT DENGAN SRATEGI KOPING KELUARGA (PRIMARY CAREGIVER) YANG ANGGOTA KELUARGANYA DIRAWAT DI INSTALASI GAWAT DARURAT

Background: Caring behavior of nurses is the essence of nursing science ("the heart of nursing"), as this is what determines the quality and service quality nursing care and will directly affect coping strategies family (primary caregiver) who had family members get care in the emergency department (ED). This study aims to identify the correlation between nurse caring behaviors with family coping strategies (caregiver) whose family members were treated in the ED.
 Methods: This study used a descriptive correlation approach, with a total sample of 75 respondents, the sample selection was conducted by sampling proposive. The research instrument used Assesmant Caring Behavior Tool (CBA) and F Copes (Family Crisis Oriented Personal Scales).
 Results: of the study found that there is no correlation between nurse caring behaviors with family coping strategies whose family members were treated in emergency care with a value of P 0.938 and r -0.009
 Conclusion: of this study imply that nurses caring behavior should be used as a culture in providing nursing care and hospital management determines the policies related policies on caring behavior of nurses in emergency department service

Relación de la inteligencia emocional con el cuidado otorgado por enfermeras/os

Introducción: el cuidado humanizado es la principal misión de enfermeras/os, y para lograrlo no solo se requieren conocimientos teóricos y de intervenciones; sino también, de habilidades emocionales especiales que se dirija hacia la mejora en la calidad de atención; sin embargo, esta temática de investigación es poco abordado en investigaciones, lo que se muestra una necesidad de fortalecer y ampliar el conocimiento del tema. Objetivo: Describir la relación de la Inteligencia Emocional con el cuidado otorgado por enfermeras/os de un hospital público de México. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal; muestra de 127 enfermas/os. Se aplicaron inventarios válidos de Inteligencia Emocional y la Evaluación de los Comportamientos del Cuidado Otorgado por la Enfermera. Resultados: existe una relación alta y significativa entre las dos variables (rs=0,816; p =0,001), una R2=.704; es decir la Inteligencia Emocional explica la variabilidad del 70.4% del cuidado en la práctica de enfermeras/os. Discusión: Los resultados son similares a otros estudios, donde las variables se han investigado por separado. Es evidente la importancia de la inteligencia emocional en el quehacer de la enfermería y la percepción del cuidado como buena. Conclusiones: si las enfermeras/os tienen un nivel de inteligencia emocional adecuado, tendrá un efecto directo en la calidad del cuidado otorgado, lo que denota la importancia de la salud mental para mejorar los indicadores de calidad de atención

Perilaku caring perawat terhadap kepuasan pasien; Sebuah literatur Review

Professional nurse service may be performed by a nurse in the performance of their duty. Caring will enable harmonious interpersonal relationships between nurses and patients,it can help and fulfill the patient's need to provide satisfaction. The research objective is to examine the results of several journals about nursing caring behavior to the patient's satisfaction. The research design used descriptive methods from the journal review literature. The results showed that nurses who have a good caring attitude, so patient satisfaction can be good in accordance with the quality of caring behavior performed by nurses. Based on the literature review noted that the application of nurse caring behavior has a close correlation with patient satisfaction. The more caring a nurse is, the more satisfied a patient will receive nursing care service.

The Relation between Fatigue Level and Nurses’ Caring Behavior in The Orthopedic Department

Contents: Caring is a concept that is inherently difficult to define. The term caring is expressed in different ways in many cultures. Nurse's caring can impact a person's life processes, wellbeing, and functioning. On the other hand, fatigue is a subjective unpleasant feeling ranging from tiredness to exhaustion that could be physical, mental, or both. It may significantly interfere with functioning and may persist despite periods of rest.
 Aim: The present study investigates the relation between fatigue level and nurses' caring behavior in the orthopedic department.
 Methods: Research formulates three questions. What is the nurses' level of fatigue in the orthopedic department? What are the nurses' caring behaviors in the orthopedic department? What is the relation between fatigue level and nurses' caring behavior in the orthopedic department? The study utilized a correlational research design. The study conducted in El Hadra Orthopedic and Traumatology University Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt, on all available nurses (50 nurses) who provide direct patient care and work in the previously mentioned setting. Two tools were used for data collection. Structured interview questionnaire; It consists of two parts. The first part was concerned with socio-demographic data, past medical history of psychological problems, and chronic illness. The second part was Fatigue Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a one-dimensional scale, consisting of an unmarked 10 cm line to rate the nurses' level of fatigue. The second tool was the Orthopedic Nurse Caring Behavior Observation Checklist. This tool was used to assess nurses' caring behavior toward orthopedic patients through concealed observation.
 Results: It was observed that 60.0% of studied nurses had a severe level of fatigue. The study showed a moderate level of caring behaviors with a mean of 199.92±13.50 for the morning shift nurses and 222.34±14.27 for the nurses in the evening shift. The study evidenced a significant correlation between fatigue level and overall caring behavior. 
 Conclusion: About two-thirds of the studied nurses had a severe level of fatigue. The overall nurses' caring behaviors dimensions were of a moderate degree. There is a significant positive correlation between fatigue level and the overall nurses' caring behaviors in both morning and evening shifts in the orthopedic department. The study recommended to provide nurses with fatigue countermeasure strategies and to provide the organization with strategies to overcome fatigue. Nurses are recommended to pay more attention to caring behaviors.

Staff Nurses’ Perception of the Hemodialysis Unit as Practice Environment and Patients’ Perception of Nurse Caring Behaviors and their Level of Satisfaction

Background: Despite the concomitant rise of kidney diseases and hemodialysis services nationwide, the Philippines still lacks research on hemodialysis nursing care quality. Using nursing-sensitive indicators under the Nursing Role Effectiveness Model, this study aimed to describe hemodialysis nurses’ perception of their unit as practice environment; patients’ perception of nurse caring behaviors based on Jean Watson’s 10 Caritas Processes; patients’ level of satisfaction on nursing care; and determine the association between perceived nurse caring behaviors and satisfaction levels.
 Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study purposely selected seven free-standing hemodialysis centers in Metro Manila. Ninety-four nurses were surveyed via complete enumeration using the Practice Environment Scale of Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) while 345 randomly selected patients answered the Caring Factor Survey-Tagalog (CFS-T) and Patient Satisfaction of Nursing Care Quality Questionnaire-Tagalog (PSNCQQ-T). Pearson’s correlation was used to analyze the gathered data.
 Results: The study revealed that nurses perceived their respective work unit as a favorable practice environment while hemodialysis patients perceived nurse caring behaviors as practiced to a great extent and their satisfaction with nursing care as very good. The study also revealed a significant positive correlation between the process and outcome indicators (r=0.64, p=<0.0001).
 Conclusion: The study reflected positive nursing-sensitive indicators in hemodialysis. However, hemodi alysis facilities should improve nurse staffing, spiritual nurse caring behavior, and facilitate a more healing environment while maintaining their current favorable qualities.

Nurse Caring Behavior on Patient Satisfaction in Hospitals

The caring behavior of the nursing staff is important in fulfilling patient satisfaction, the behavior is an indicator of service quality at the hospital. This study aims to determine the relationship of nurses caring behavior with patient satisfaction, to identify the description of nurses caring behavior, and to identify the description of hospital patient satisfaction. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling with a total sample of 136 patients. The instruments used to measure the variables in this study were the patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) and caring behavior inventory (CBI). The data obtained were analyzed by the Spearman correlation test. After analyzing the data, r = 0.615 (p less than 0.05) is obtained, proving that there is a significant relationship between nurses caring behavior with patient satisfaction values. In this study also produced a description of nurses caring behavior and patient satisfaction which was categorized into four, namely 54.4% good, 34.5% enough, 10.3% less, and 0.7% bad for nurses caring behavior. While the picture of patient satisfaction is categorized as very satisfied amounting to 13.2%, satisfied 65.5%, dissatisfied 20.6% and very dissatisfied 0.7%. Based on the results of the study obtained it can be concluded that the caring behavior of nurses is directly proportional to the sense of patient satisfaction. Perilaku Caring tenaga keperawatan merupakan hal yang penting dalam pemenuhan kepuasan pasien, perilaku tersebut menjadi salah satu indikator mutu pelayanan pada rumah sakit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan perilaku caring perawat dengan kepuasan pasien, untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran perilaku caring tenaga perawat, dan untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran kepuasan pasien rumah sakit. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 136 pasien. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur variabel-variabel pada penelitian ini yaitu Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) dan caring behaviour inventory (CBI). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Spearman. Setelah dilakukan analisis data maka diperoleh nilai r=0.615 (p kurang dari 0,05), membuktikan ada hubungan yang signifikan perilaku caring perawat dengan nilai kepuasan pasien. Dalam penelitian ini juga menghasilkan gambaran perilaku caring tenaga perawat dan kepuasan pasien yang dikatagorikan menjadi empat yaitu baik sejumlah 54,4%, cukup 34,5%, kurang 10,3%, dan buruk 0,7% untuk perilaku caring perawat. Sedangkan gambaran kepuasan pasien yaitu katagori sangat puas sejumlah 13,2%, puas 65,5%, tidak puas 20,6% dan sangat tidak puas 0,7 %. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa perilaku caring tenaga perawat berbanding lurus dengan rasa kepuasan pasien.

EXTENT OF HEMODIALYSIS NURSES’ PRESENCE AS PERCEIVED BY PATIENTS

Background: Nursing presence is an essential nurse caring behavior of being with the patient. This is particularly true for those with chronic renal disease and who regularly undergo maintenance hemodialysis treatment in the hospital setting. When nursing presence is perceived by patients in a nurse-patient relationship, it is more likely to result in enhanced satisfaction with the quality of nursing care. Thus, it is important for hemodialysis nurses to be aware of the relevance of nurse-patient interactions in planned care considering that these interactions are integral to the extent to which nursing presence is experienced and perceived by patients.Objective: This study aims to determine the hemodialysis nurses’ extent of nursing presence as perceived by patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment in two hospitals in Iligan City, Philippines.Methods: Utilizing the descriptive research design, the study was conducted in two hospitals in Iligan City, Philippines. A total of 121 hemodialysis patients were purposely selected to determine their perception as to the extent of hemodialysis nurse’s nursing presence utilizing the 25-item Presence of Nursing Scale (PONS) instrument. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.Result: The overall rating by the hemodialysis patients in both hospitals was “always" on the hemodialysis nurses’ extent of nursing presence with an average mean score of 4.47 in all 25 items of the PONS. The highest rated item which reflects that the nurse cares for the patient as a person had an average mean score of 4.63 (always) while the lowest rated item indicating that the nurse is meeting the spiritual needs of the patient had an average mean score of 4.23 (always).Conclusion: The nurse-patient relationship is enhanced by the presence of nurses who are more responsive and interactive with the patients, resulting in patients who are more satisfied with nursing care. Thus, it is suggested that nurses in dealing with patients of varying backgrounds should consider their unique needs when giving information, explanations, health education and nursing care.

Tipe Kepribadian Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Caring Perawat

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between personality types and nurses' caring behavior at the Porsea Regional Hospital. The research design used is correlation analytic with the cross-sectional approach. This study's results are introverted personality types with good caring majority behavior, 62.2%, and extrovert personality types with good caring majority behavior 94.3%. Statistical test results showed a significant relationship between personality types and nurses caring action at the Porsea Regional Hospital (p = 0.010; p <0.05). In conclusion, the majority of nurse personality types have an extroverted personality, and the majority of nurse caring behavior has good caring practice. There is a relationship between personality type and caring nurse behavior.
 Keywords: Nurse, Caring Behavior, Personality Type

Caring behaviors of male nurses: A descriptive qualitative study of patients' perspectives.

Caring is mostly considered a characteristic of women and men are considered hard-hearted. In the nursing profession, female nurses are considered more caring than male nurses which influence patients' views about the care provided by male nurses. There is limited knowledge about patients' beliefs and views about caring behaviors of male nurses. To explore caring behaviors of male nurses from patients' perspectives. A descriptive qualitative study drawn from a larger convergent mixed methods study METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 15 patients from 14 medical surgical units of three private hospitals in Islamabad, Pakistan. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Patients reported that male nurses are respectful, considerate, good listener, unbiased, and supportive. These findings delineated five tangible caring behaviors that patients expect from the male nurses who care for them. It suggests that patients have specific expectations from their male nurses for providing effective nursing care. The male nurses can foster these behaviors to enhance their relationships with their patients.

Relationship Of Nurse’s Caring Behavior With Level Of Patient Satisfaction In The Inpatient Room: Literature Review

Nurse care behavior is one of the important aspects in fulfilling patient satisfaction, care covers human relationships that are one of the quality indicators of home service It hurts. No. rarely conflict between nurses and patients as a result of the lack of care given to patients so that disappointment and discontent and low trust Patient. Level. Satisfaction is a function of the difference between performance felt with hope. The aim of this literature review is to identify and describe research that investigates the relationship between caregiver behavior and patient satisfaction in the living room. The method used in writing this article is literature review with searches sourced from an electronic data base including Google Scholar, DOAJ, and Garuda portal with the keywords nurse caring behavior and patient satisfaction. Researchers only selected articles published in the period 2015-2020 with 15 related journals. The data obtained were analyzed, arranged systematically, compared with each other and discussed related literature. The results of the literature review showed that there was a relationship between nurses' caring behavior and the level of patient satisfaction in the inpatient room.

Relationship of Nurse Caring Behaviour with Patient Satisfaction at the Emergency Department of Catholic Hospital of Budi Rahayu Blitar

One indicator of hospital services is patient satisfaction related to nurses caring behaviour. The caring behaviour of nurses who provide nursing services in the Emergency Department is expected to increase the satisfaction of nursing services. The purpose of this study was to study the relationship between nurses caring behaviour with patient satisfaction receiving nursing services at the Emergency Department of Catholic Hospital of Budi Rahayu Blitar. The research design was cross sectional. Sample sizes were 80 patients who received nursing services at the Emergency Department were selected by purposive sampling. The study variables were nurse caring behaviour and patient satisfaction. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Analysis using the Spearman rank test. The analysis results obtained p = 0.000 and r = 0.618, which means there is a strong positive relationship between nurses caring behaviour with patient satisfaction. Suggestion, nurses maintain and even increase caring behaviour, especially communication skills in the orientation phase.

Sistematic Review: Bagaimana Cara Meningkatkan Caring Perawat

Introduction: Nursing as a profession is demanded to develop science as a form of concern in order to maintain and improve the patient's health status. In the center of nursing practice, this is one of the dynamic nursing performance approaches called caring behavior. Efforts to implement caring behavior of course nurses must have good emotional intelligence, because it can improve patient satisfaction. Systematic Review aims to systematically review emotional intelligence for nurse caring behavior.Method: Literature search starting from 2012 - 2017 using the keywords Emotional Intelligence and Caring nurses. From the search found nine journals and five analyzed journals related to the theme. Search is done on the EBSCOhost, Elsevier, Sciencedirect and Google Scholar sites.Results: The results of the literature review found that one's caring behavior can be influenced by emotional intelligence that is possessed by someone. Where the higher the emotional intelligence the better the caring behavior.Conclusion: Emotional intelligence can help someone to understand the emotions of themselves and others in helping shape behavior.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Caring Behaviors Inventory in Turkish Nurses and Patients.

Instruments developed specifically to measure nurse caring behaviors need to be assessed in different cultural contexts. The purpose was to translate the Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties. This was a methodological study with 356 nurses and 363 patients. Linguistic, content validity, and construct validity tested for the validity of scale. Internal consistency and test-retest were calculated for reliability of scale. Exploratory factor analysis identified 30 items that could be categorized under three factors. Cronbach's α for the CBI was .97 for nurses and .99 for patients. The Turkish version of the CBI is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring caring behaviors.