Nurses' attitudes and knowledge regarding patient rights: a systematic review
Journal
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
Date Issued
2021
DOI
10.1590/s1980-220x2019037603678
Abstract
Objective: To synthesize current evidence on nurses’ attitudes and/or knowledge on
the entire spectrum of patient rights. Method: A systematic search of the literature
was performed in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL. Studies were
selected according to pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria. The Cochrane and
PRISMA guidelines, including templates for systematic reviews, were applied. For rigor
assessment, the Critical Appraisal Skills Program Qualitative Research Checklist, and
the Center for Evidence-Based Management tool were employed. Results: Thirteen
studies were included, that exhibited important methodological limitations, such as
convenience sampling, mediocre response rates and inadequate instrument validity.
Findings indicated: a) low level of awareness regarding patient rights among nurses, b)
knowledge discrepancies on specific aspects of patient rights, c) low priority ascribed to a
patient’s right to access information, and d) insufficient evidence on formal educational
sources of knowledge on the topic of patient rights. Conclusion: Narrow geographical
localization, heterogeneity and methodological limitations render generalizability of the
conclusions difficult. Further research based on robust methodology is proposed.
the entire spectrum of patient rights. Method: A systematic search of the literature
was performed in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL. Studies were
selected according to pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria. The Cochrane and
PRISMA guidelines, including templates for systematic reviews, were applied. For rigor
assessment, the Critical Appraisal Skills Program Qualitative Research Checklist, and
the Center for Evidence-Based Management tool were employed. Results: Thirteen
studies were included, that exhibited important methodological limitations, such as
convenience sampling, mediocre response rates and inadequate instrument validity.
Findings indicated: a) low level of awareness regarding patient rights among nurses, b)
knowledge discrepancies on specific aspects of patient rights, c) low priority ascribed to a
patient’s right to access information, and d) insufficient evidence on formal educational
sources of knowledge on the topic of patient rights. Conclusion: Narrow geographical
localization, heterogeneity and methodological limitations render generalizability of the
conclusions difficult. Further research based on robust methodology is proposed.
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