Relationship between psychological capital and humanistic practice ability in ICU nurses / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the correlation between the psychological capital and humanistic practice ability in ICU nurses. Methods In this convenience study, a total of 168 nurses from ICU were enrolled. The self-designed basic information questionnaire, psychological capital questionnaire and nurse humanistic practice ability scale were used in the study. Results The total score on psychological capital and the score on the humanistic practice ability were (4.23 ± 0.41), was (3.68 ± 0.65). The psychological capital was positively correlated with humanistic practice ability in ICU nurses (P<0.01, r=0.498). Conclusions The psychological capital and humanistic practice ability of the nurses in ICU are both in the medium level. Nursing managers should take measures to improve the psychological capital of ICU nurses and create a good cultural practice environment to enhance the humanistic practice ability.