J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2015 Sep;21(4):435-446. 10.11111/jkana.2015.21.4.435.

Analysis of Studies on Nursing Image Performed in Korea from 2003 to 2014

• Shin SR

• KMID: 2069565
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2015.21.4.435

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to review and summarize trends in research related to image of nursing in Korea and to explore directions for future research.
METHODS
Thirty-five studies published from 2003 to 2014 were reviewed, and the analysis was performed according to criteria adopted from Kim & Lee (2003).
RESULTS
There was a three-fold increase in the number of studies compared to a prior analysis study. Of these studies 50% were carried out with nursing students and 71.4% were survey type research. Elementary school students, patients, and guardians had positive images of nursing compare to middle school students and health related personnel. Experience of hospital admission or patient visit did not influence the nursing image of participants. Satisfaction with nursing as a career and clinical practicum were related to nursing image among nursing students and their satisfaction, and their nursing professional value and self-esteem had a positive correlation with nursing image.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study suggest that recent trends of nursing research on nursing image indicate a need for further research to eliminate negative stereotypes and build a more professional image for nursing are recommended.

Keyword

Nursing; Image

MeSH Terms

Humans
Korea*
Nursing Research
Nursing*
Students, Nursing

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  Figure 1 Flow chart of study selection.

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