Self-Awareness in Patient Care among Filipino Nurses: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how self-awareness affects patient care practices among Filipino nurses.
• Qualitative descriptive design was utilized to gather insights.
• Interviews were conducted with Filipino nurses to capture their experiences.
• Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes in the data.
• Self-awareness significantly influences the quality of patient interactions.
• Nurses reported that greater self-awareness leads to improved empathy and communication in care.
• Themes related to personal reflection and emotional intelligence emerged as critical for effective nursing.