Table 1.

Comparison of perceived quality of relationship between nurses and patients, as assessed with the Caring Nurse‐Patient Interactions Scale (CNPI‐70)

Dimension	Nurses			Patients			t Test p‐Value
	N	Mean	SD	N	Mean	SD
A–Humanism	100	4.31	0.45	139	4.49	0.55	.01
B–Hope	99	3.78	0.71	132	4.19	1.15	.00
C–Sensitivity	98	3.05	0.76	129	3.75	1.19	.00
D–Helping Relationship	100	4.05	0.56	137	4.43	0.73	.00
E–Expression of Emotions	100	3.71	0.62	121	3.97	1.18	.04
F–Problem Solving	99	3.13	0.78	123	3.45	1.34	.03
G–Teaching	99	3.55	0.70	129	4.33	0.89	.00
H–Environment	100	4.11	0.51	129	4.63	0.52	.00
I–Needs	99	4.09	0.49	134	4.66	0.46	.00
J–Spirituality	95	2.88	0.94	122	2.27	1.51	.00