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Table 1 Conceptual framework guiding the development of the nurse-patient relationship scale

From: Developing and validating the nurse-patient relationship scale (NPRS) in China

Core function

Sub-domain

Mutual understanding

Understanding of patient needs

Respect to patients

Patient understanding and respect to nurses

Trust

Nurse trust in patients

Patient trust in nurses

Communication

Communication plan and preparation

Communication process

Patient feedback on communication

Patient accessibility to nurses when needed

Clinical care

Timeliness of care

Quality of care

Patient care outcome