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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 5/2018

01-10-2018 | Original Paper

Nursing Practices in Catholic Healthcare: A Case Study of Nurses in a Catholic Private Hospital

Authors: Karen-leigh Edward, Jo-Ann Giandinoto, Cally Mills, Kate Kay

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 5/2018

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Abstract

We aimed to investigate Catholic Identity and Mission communication specifically how nurses were expressing the Catholic healthcare values in practice. A mixed-methods, case study design was used and included non-participant observation, a mid-level manager focus group (n = 7) and online surveys (n = 144). Document and observational data analysis revealed the organisation’s commitment to visible indication of Catholic values adherence. Focus group analysis revealed two themes, ‘Catholic values in action’ and ‘taking the extra step’. The impact of Catholic Identity and Mission on nurses and nursing care recipients remains elusive and warrants further understanding.
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Metadata
Title
Nursing Practices in Catholic Healthcare: A Case Study of Nurses in a Catholic Private Hospital
Authors
Karen-leigh Edward
Jo-Ann Giandinoto
Cally Mills
Kate Kay
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0520-z

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