The Impact of Intensive Care Nurses' Caring Behaviors on the Quality of Nursing Care

This observational study investigates whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses influence the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.

Nurses play a critical role in providing continuous, high-quality care to critically ill patients. Research suggests that nurses' behaviors and communication can significantly affect patient care experiences and outcomes.

Based on clinical observations, variations in the perceived quality of care have been noticed, especially during shift changes in the ICU. This study aims to assess both how nurses perceive their caring behaviors and how the quality of care is observed by the researcher.

Findings from the study are expected to help identify areas for improvement and inform potential training programs to enhance care quality, teamwork, and communication within ICU settings.

Inclusion criteria

for Nurses:

Registered nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months,

Nurses who have provided both verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,

Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose nursing care quality is assessed during 24-hour shifts.

Inclusion criteria

for Patients:

Patients aged 18 years or older,

Patients whose legal guardians have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,

Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as this duration is required to evaluate urinary catheter management quality,

Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, equipped with invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care.