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Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study

Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1 24 Mart 2026
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Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study

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Aims This study aims to reveal nursing students' perceptions of the concepts of "nursing", "patient" and "patient safety" through metaphors. Methods The study was conducted with the participation of 88 nursing students using a qualitative descriptive design using content analysis. Data was collected via Google form. The nursing students were asked to express their inferences regarding the concepts of 'nursing', 'patient', and 'patient safety' through metaphors. The responses were categorized, and logical consistency within these categories was verified. Results: Seven themes were identified for the profession of "nursing" and four themes were identified for the concepts of "patient" and "patient safety". The metaphors used for the nursing profession included "mother", "water", and "magic wand"; these focused on the theme "Nursing is goodness and beauty". For the concept of "patient" the metaphors included "flower", "pressure cooker", "phone", and "fruit"; these highlighted the theme of "Patients need care and protection". Finally, the metaphors for the concept of " patient safety" were "virus program", "amino acid", "insurance", and "destiny"; these emphasized the theme of "Patient safety protects the patient". Conclusion: This study provides a framework for comprehending all aspects of the concepts of "nursing", "patient" and "patient safety" through metaphors. The results have the potential to offer a more holistic perspective on these three concepts, especially within the context of nursing education.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Araştırmayı yürütmek için Türkiye'deki bir üniversitenin Sağlık Bilimleri Etik Kurulu'ndan (B.30.2.IEUSB.0.05.05-20-068) ve Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dekanlığı'ndan izin alınmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı anket formunun ön sayfasında açıkça belirtilmiş olup, yalnızca katılmayı kabul edenlerin devam etmesine izin verilmiştir. Bu çalışmada Nitel Araştırma Raporlaması için Konsolidasyon Kriterleri izlenmiştir.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Hemşirelik Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

24 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

10 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Savsar, A., & Öğce Aktaş, F. (2026). Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study. Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 5(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.61830/balkansbd.1843465
AMA
1.Savsar A, Öğce Aktaş F. Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study. Balkan Sağlık Bil Derg. 2026;5(1):1-17. doi:10.61830/balkansbd.1843465
Chicago
Savsar, Adile, ve Filiz Öğce Aktaş. 2026. “Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study”. Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5 (1): 1-17. https://doi.org/10.61830/balkansbd.1843465.
EndNote
Savsar A, Öğce Aktaş F (01 Mart 2026) Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study. Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5 1 1–17.
IEEE
[1]A. Savsar ve F. Öğce Aktaş, “Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study”, Balkan Sağlık Bil Derg, c. 5, sy 1, ss. 1–17, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.61830/balkansbd.1843465.
ISNAD
Savsar, Adile - Öğce Aktaş, Filiz. “Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study”. Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 5/1 (01 Mart 2026): 1-17. https://doi.org/10.61830/balkansbd.1843465.
JAMA
1.Savsar A, Öğce Aktaş F. Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study. Balkan Sağlık Bil Derg. 2026;5:1–17.
MLA
Savsar, Adile, ve Filiz Öğce Aktaş. “Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study”. Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 5, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 1-17, doi:10.61830/balkansbd.1843465.
Vancouver
1.Adile Savsar, Filiz Öğce Aktaş. Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding the Concepts of Nursing, Patient and Patient Safety: A Qualitative Study. Balkan Sağlık Bil Derg. 01 Mart 2026;5(1):1-17. doi:10.61830/balkansbd.1843465

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