A STUDY OF NURSES ATTITUDINAL TENDENCIES AT INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT FACILITIES USING THREE SCALES

This study addresses the attitudinal tendencies of registered nurses who are destined to have an impact on whether patients seek health care services at an early or preventive stage. It was clearly noted that patients who have pessimistic experiences at health care facilities related to the personnel’s negative attitudinal tendencies are less likely to return. Thus, patients in need of care may remain home and suffer the consequences in contrast to seeking medical help. Bringing about an awareness that negative attitudinal tendencies exist in the health care industry can only lead to changes in professional behaviors that will ultimately improve the image of health care professionals, the quality of health for individuals in need of services, and consumers’ health behavioral practices.