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The Use and Intended Outcomes of Presence: A Focus Group Study |
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| Authors: | Cherrill Stockmann PhD RN CNE Octavian Gabor PhD Pamela DiVito‐Thomas PhD RN CNE Caroline Ehlers SN |
| Institution: | 1. Primary Investigator, University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, Orlando, Florida;2. Co‐Investigator and Associate Professor, Department of Arts and SciencesMethodist College;3. Co‐Investigator and Professor, Department of NursingMethodist College;4. Research Assistant, Methodist College, Peoria, Illinois |
| Abstract: | PURPOSETo explore and understand the use and intended outcomes of presence from the perspective of and as experienced by nurses.METHODSTwenty‐seven nurses participated in one of four focus groups. Data were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method.FINDINGSFour themes emerged: (1) therapeutic communication; (2) nurse well‐being; (3) dimensions of presence; and (4) intention to improve client outcomes.CONCLUSIONSPresence was described as a multidimensional intervention that required therapeutic communication and nurse well‐being with the intention of improving client outcomes. Study findings provide evidence of the significance of presence in the face of human interaction that is shifting to virtual, impersonal communication. |
| Keywords: | Client satisfaction nurse‐client relationship outcomes phenomenology presence |