Sjuksköterskans yrkesroll och patientrollen i ett historiskt perspektiv : En kvalitativ intervjustudie

Sammanfattning: Aim: The aim of this qualitative interview study was to describe the nurse's professional role and the role as a patient during different time periods. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, where respondents had a link to the nursing profession, either as a student, now working nurse or retired nurse. Method: The data were analyzed using a content analysis. Result: The older nurses believe that nurses today has a high status and is seen as a well-read and well informed person. Most respondents believe that collaboration between nurses and doctors has improved since past. Most of the older nurses point out that new graduate nurses today have a good theoretical knowledge, but that the practical knowledge is not as good. Nurse’s work today is more independent, but has more administrative tasks. That health care professionals have a common dress is seen as something positive, however it may be difficult for patients to tell the difference between professional groups. The patient is more informed today, particularly with help from the Internet. There is today also a greater patient influence, especially in the pediatrics and psychiatric care. Conclusion: By gaining a comprehensive view of the impact changes has on the nurse profession today, the work on further developments can be made.