KMID : 0614820090150030382
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2009 Volume.15 No. 3 p.382 ~ p.390
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The Mediating Effect of Trustworthiness in the Relationship between Psychiatric Nurses¡¯ Nonverbal Communication and Clients¡¯ Satisfaction on the Nursing Services
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Wee Hwee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether nurses¡¯ nonverbal communication predict clients¡¯ service satisfaction and to investigate the mediating effects of their trustworthiness between nurses¡¯ nonverbal communication and clients¡¯ service satisfaction in psychiatric wards.
Methods: A convenience sample of 206 psychiatric inpatients was obtained. Participants completed a demographic sheet and three study instruments.
Results: There were statistically significant positive relationships between nurses¡¯ nonverbal communication, trustworthiness and clients¡¯ satisfaction. Trustworthiness was found to partially mediate the relationship between nonverbal communication and clients¡¯ satisfaction.
Conclusion: Clients¡¯ perception of nurses¡¯ nonverbal communication, trustworthiness and satisfaction on the nursing services have a strong relationship. Findings contribute to a more comprehensive knowledge base regarding nursing services.
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KEYWORD
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Nonverbal communicationNursing service satisfaction, Trustworthiness
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