Knowledge & Attitude of Nurses regarding the Nursing Process in Public Sector Hospitals of Lahore
Prof. Dr. Samina Kausar
Nighat Yasmin
Sumra Javed
Rashida Kanwal
Noor Ul Haq
Sobia Iqbal
Abstract
Background: The implementation of the Nursing Process is crucial for professional nursing practice, enabling nurses to provide quality care within a systematic, goal-directed framework.
Objective: The study aims to assess nurses' knowledge and attitude toward the nursing process, focusing on its implementation and effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 207 nurses, and convenient sampling was used.
Results: The findings revealed that out of 207 study participants’ knowledge remains between 80-70% considered good knowledge, and 82% had a positive attitude toward the nursing process implementation.
Conclusion: The majority of the participants have a good level of knowledge regarding NP and showed a positive attitude toward its implementation in patient care,