Altruism and Missed Nursing Care Among Intensive Care Nurses: A Descriptive Correlational Study

A higher level of altruism among ICU nurses appears to contribute to a lower incidence of missed nursing care. The correlation between missed nursing care and altruism underscores the importance of altruistic attitudes in patient care. However, the high significance of the reasons for missed nursing care highlights issues related to working conditions in ICU settings. To enable altruistic nurses to provide high-quality care without disruptions, healthcare policies should prioritize improving working conditions, adjusting staffing levels, and addressing medical supply shortages.