Analysis of the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Humanistic Care Ability among Nurses Providing “Internet Plus Nursing Services”
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background Existing studies indicate that nurses providing “Internet plus nursing services”are required to enter patients' homes independently to deliver care, which imposes higher demands on their humanistic care ability. However, research on humanistic care ability in this specific population remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the current status and influencing factors of humanistic care ability among nurses providing “Internet plus nursing services,” and to provide a theoretical basis for developing targeted training programs. Methods This cross-sectional study employed a convenience sampling method to recruit nurses providing "Internet plus nursing services" from a tertiary hospital in Jiangxi Province, with 174 nurses ultimately included. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Caring Ability Inventory (CAI), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Descriptive analysis, independent samples t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlation tests, and multiple linear regression analysis were employed in data analysis. Results The total score of humanistic care ability among the 174 nurses was (182.30 ± 21.29). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that professional attitude of nurses (β = 0.312, P = 0.001), whether they had received humanistic care training (β = 15.672, P < 0.001), and self-efficacy (β = 0.487, P = 0.007) were independent predictors of humanistic care ability. Correlation analysis showed that the total score of humanistic care ability was significantly positively correlated with the total score of self-efficacy (r = 0.428, P < 0.001). The cognitive, patience, and courage dimensions of humanistic care ability were also significantly positively correlated with self-efficacy (r = 0.524, 0.304, 0.165, all P < 0.05). Conclusions The level of humanistic care ability among nurses providing "Internet plus nursing services" is at an upper-intermediate level. Nursing managers should strengthen professional attitude development, enhance humanistic care training, and improve self-efficacy to further promote their humanistic care ability. Relevance to Clinical Practice This study highlights the need for targeted training interventions and organizational support to enhance humanistic care ability among nurses providing “Internet + Nursing Services”, emphasizing the integration of humanistic awareness into routine training programs and the implementation of effective strategies to strengthen nurses' self-efficacy in home-based care settings. Patient or Public Contribution No patient or public contribution.
Source: Research Square
Institution: Jiangxi Provincial Cancer Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Leadership and Management
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225314809