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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 20, No. 3, 356-369 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/019394599802000307

Nurses' Perceptions of People who are Homeless

Ptlene Minick

Carolyn C. Kee

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Linda Borkat

Alabama Regional Family Medicine, Columbus, Georgia

Trina Cain

Mercy Mobile Health Care System, Kennesaw, Georgia

Theresa Oparah-Lwobi

Grady Health System, Riverdale, Georgia

There are few data-based reports about the perceptions of nurses toward marginalized groups and evenfewerabout the transformation ofperceptions. The purpose of this study was to explore nurses 'perceptions ofpeople who are homeless and to describe transforming experiences. Rich, detailed experiences of the care provided to people who were homeless were elicited through in-depth interviews with 15 nurses and nursing students. Without exception, each participant in this study indicated that listening, connecting, and understanding were important to them in changing previously held negative beliefs. However, when clients did not express appreciation or behave in expected ways, nurses becamefrustrated and voiced negativefeelings aboutpeople who are homeless. Study findings emphasize the importance of listening and connecting with people who are different from ourselves so that our shared humanity is acknowledged and appreciated.


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