Perception and Utilization of Standardized Nursing Languages among Nurses in south-south Nigeria
Chukwunwike Enebeli Emmanuel,
Osagumwendia Josiah Blessing,
Ackley Akpan-Idiok Paulina
Abstract:Standardized nursing languages (SNLs) are crucial for nursing documentation, yet their usage varies and depends on several factors. This study aims to investigate the perception and other influences on SNL use among Nigerian nurses. A cross-sectional survey employing a questionnaire was utilized to survey 310 nurses from two Nigerian hospitals: The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) and General Hospital Calabar (GHC). Despite 92.58% of nurses having a positive perception (average score of 30.2 out … Show more
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