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The Experiences and Perceptions of Surgical Nurses in Providing Care to Patients Who Do Not Speak the Dominant Language: A Qualitative Study

Cerrahi Hemşirelerinin Baskın Dili Konuşamayan Hastalarda Bakım Deneyimleri ve Algıları: Nitel Bir Çalışma

Ezgi Arslan(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ, AYDIN SAĞLIK YÜKSEKOKULU, HEMŞİRELİK BÖLÜMÜ, CERRAHİ HASTALIKLAR HEMŞİRELİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0001-6638-3903
Dilara Şahan(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ, HEMŞİRELİK FAKÜLTESİ, HEMŞİRELİK BÖLÜMÜ, CERRAHİ HASTALIKLAR HEMŞİRELİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0003-0304-6621
Pages
406–420
Publication Date
2026-09-30
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Conclusion: This study can guide nurses, health administrators, and policymakers in improving the quality of care, increasing patient safety, and developing innovative solutions for these patients.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: It is known that patients with impaired understanding and speech of the dominant language may experience more negative experiences during the perioperative process.
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Key Findings & Data:Method: This study is qualitative research conducted with the participation of 13 surgical nurses.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: This study can guide nurses, health administrators, and policymakers in improving the quality of care, increasing patient safety, and developing innovative solutions for these patients.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Baskın dili konuşmayan bireyler · Perioperatif dönem · Hemşirelik bakımı

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Objective: It is known that patients with impaired understanding and speech of the dominant language may experience more negative experiences during the perioperative process. This study aimed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of surgical nurses regarding providing perioperative care to patients who do not speak the dominant language. Method: This study is qualitative research conducted with the participation of 13 surgical nurses. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured form. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The current study also employed Lincoln and Guba criteria to increase the data trustworthiness and rigor. Results: The data of study revealed three main themes: (1) alternative methods for determining care needs, (2) strategies used to facilitate communication, and (3) perception of occupational self-inadequacy. Conclusion: This study can guide nurses, health administrators, and policymakers in improving the quality of care, increasing patient safety, and developing innovative solutions for these patients.

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Amaç : Baskın konuşulan dili anlama ve konuşma konusunda yetersiz olan hastaların perioperatif süreçte daha fazla olumsuz deneyim yaşayabildiği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışma, baskın dili konuşamayan hastalara perioperatif bakım sağlama konusunda cerrahi hemşirelerin deneyimlerini ve algılarını araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Yöntem: Bu çalışma, 13 cerrahi hemşirenin katılımıyla yürütülen kalitatif bir araştırmadır. Veriler, yarı yapılandırılmış bir form kullanılarak derinlemesine görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tematik analiz kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada ayrıca verilerin güvenilirliğini ve metodolojik titizliğini artırmak için Lincoln ve Guba kriterleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırma verileri üç ana temanın belirlendiğini göstermiştir: (1) bakım gereksinimlerini belirlemede kullanılan alternatif yöntemler, (2) iletişimi kolaylaştırmada kullanılan stratejiler ve (3) mesleki öz-yetersizlik algısı. Sonuç: Bu çalışma; hemşirelere, sağlık yöneticilerine ve politika yapıcılarına bu hastalar için bakım kalitesini iyileştirme, hasta güvenliğini artırma ve yenilikçi çözümler geliştirme konularında rehberlik edebilir.

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Arslan, E., Şahan, D. (2026). The Experiences and Perceptions of Surgical Nurses in Providing Care to Patients Who Do Not Speak the Dominant Language: A Qualitative Study. Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 3, 406–420. https://doi.org/10.46237/amusbfd.1882725

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