Beyond physical care: emotional expectations of chronic patients towards Nursing in Primary Care

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.631911
Keywords: chronic disease, emotions, Nursing care, humanization of assistance

Abstract

Introduction: Patients with chronic diseases require comprehensive health care through nursing care that includes assessment of their emotions.

Objective: To analyze the perceptions of a group of chronic patients regarding the care provided by nursing professionals in managing their emotions.

Method: Descriptive exploratory qualitative study applied to 25 chronic patients in a primary care health center in Ecuador. An in-depth interview was used as the data collection instrument. Data analysis involved text mining through the R Core Team program and discourse analysis.

Results: The following categories emerged: emotional support, interaction, communication, and comprehensive health.

Conclusion: There is an urgent need to integrate emotional support as an essential element in nursing care for chronic patients, in accordance with Watson's human caring theory.

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Published
27-06-2025
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Valle Dávila, M.F. et al. 2025. Beyond physical care: emotional expectations of chronic patients towards Nursing in Primary Care. Global Nursing. 24, 2 (Jun. 2025). DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.631911.
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