Biopsychosocial nursing assessment practices by nurses for patients seeking curative care in Tamale Metropolitan

Background. Caring for the total man is prioritized in nursing, and this is possible when a holistic nursing assessment is performed. Nurse clinicians believe that patient assessment must be holistic to identify patients’ needs and deliver desired care. Nurse clinicians’ views on assessment practices dwelt much on obtaining biological, psychological, and social data in order to inform care choices. Aim. This study explored and described nurse clinicians’ views on their biopsychosocial assessment practices, using data collected from 16 professional nurse clinicians at the Tamale Regional Hospital. Method . Using an exploratory descriptive qualitative design, data were collected and analysed using qualitative thematic content analysis to describe the practices of the nurse clinicians. Results. The study's findings revealed that nurses, through physical assessment, history taking, and review of past medical information and laboratory investigations, can make informed decisions about patient care. Conclusion. The study recommended that biopsychosocial assessment be considered as a core practice of nursing assessment of patients.