Trauma Patients: Social Support Desired and Perceived Satisfaction According to Category of Provider
Date Approved
1994
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Nursing (M.S.N.)
Degree Program
College of Nursing
First Advisor
Patricia Underwood
Second Advisor
Steven Merrill
Third Advisor
Rodney Mulder
Abstract
This study examined differences in social support received by trauma patients and their perceived satisfaction with the social support provided by various categories of providers including: family members, friends, RNs and other health professionals. Thirty hospitalized trauma patients were asked to rate the satisfaction they felt regarding seven forms of support. Types of support that most patients indicated their families and friends provided were spending time with them and making them feel important. Respectful treatment, providing information, encouragement and listening support from RNs and other health professionals was mentioned by a large percentage of the subjects. Qualitatively it was found that some patients desired other types of support some of which included: more direct contact with family members, a more sustained relationship with the professionals who cared for them, and increase in recognition of themselves as individuals.
ScholarWorks Citation
Stevens, Marsha D., "Trauma Patients: Social Support Desired and Perceived Satisfaction According to Category of Provider" (1994). Masters Theses. 170.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/170
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