Definition of Terms

For the readers to better understand the technical terms used in this study, conceptual and
operational definitions of the terms are included in this section:
Caring. Conceptually, this term means the moral ideal of nursing whereby the end is
protection, enhancement, and preservation of human dignity. (https://www.icn.ch/nursing-
policy/nursing-definitions)
Operationally, this term is used as defined conceptually.

Emotional intelligence. This term refers to the ability to perceive emotions, to access

and generate emotions so as to assist thought, to understand emotions and emotional knowledge,
and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth (Mayer
& Salovey, 1997)
As used in this study, the same definition applies as to how the term is conceptually
defined.

Human Care. This term refers to involve values, a will and a commitment to care,
knowledge, caring actions, and consequences. (Jean Watson, 2017)
The same definition of the term as operationally used.

Intelligence. This term refers to the unique human mental ability to handle and reason
about information (Mayer, Roberts & Barsade, 2008).
The same definition of the term as operationally used.

Nursing. Conceptually, this term means encompassing autonomous and collaborative

care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.
Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and
dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping
health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing
roles. (ICN, 2002)
The same definition of the term is used in the study.

Nurse. Conceptually and operationally, this term refers to a person who has completed a
program of basic, generalized nursing education and is authorized by the appropriate regulatory
authority to practice nursing in his/her country. Basic nursing education is a formally recognized
programme of study providing a broad and sound foundation in the behavioural, life, and nursing
sciences for the general practice of nursing, for a leadership role, and for post-basic education for
specialty or advanced nursing practice. The nurse is prepared and authorized (1) to engage in the
general scope of nursing practice, including the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and
care of physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled people of all ages and in all health care and other
community settings; (2) to carry out health care teaching; (3) to participate fully as a member of
the health care team; (4) to supervise and train nursing and health care auxiliaries; and (5) to be
involved in research. (ICN, 1987)

Nursing Care. This term generally refers to procedures or medications which are solely
or primarily aimed at providing comfort to a patient or alleviating that person’s pain, symptoms
or distress, and includes the offer of oral nutrition and hydration. (https://medical-
dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/nursing+care)
Operationally, the same definition of the term is used in the study.
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