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A Study on Facial Expressions when Nursing Students Care for Patients

Authors:
Natsuko Miura
Kazuma Takahashi
Yoshitoshi Murata

Keywords: -facial expression; nursing student; physical assessment; communication.

Abstract:
The aim of this study was to clarify what kind of their facial expression nursing students selected; be it dependent on their patients' situations and the nursing care. Furthermore, educational needs concerning facial expressions are examined. In accordance with P. Ekman's facial expression analyses, photographs of 10 types of facial expressions were taken and the emotional components perceived therein analyzed. Using the 10 expressions, several aspects were studied. Twenty-seven students responded to questions. Results revealed students may misunderstand the expression of fear as one of disgust or sadness. Furthermore, they tend to think that the expressions of surprise, fear, disgust, anger, and sadness are inappropriate facial expressions when talking to a patient or conducting a physical assessment. Twenty students responded to educational needs regarding facial expressions. Their remarks included “lessons on how to make facial expressions corresponding to situations in simulations and actual practices are desirable” and “effectiveness of facial expressions.” In addition, having the students' own facial expressions mechanically analyzed or evaluated by others may offer them an opportunity to learn how to express emotions appropriately. As these aspects are in accordance with the students' educational needs, an early introduction to the education on facial expressions is desirable.

Pages: 33 to 36

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: March 25, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-61208-618-7

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from March 25, 2018 to March 29, 2018