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March 12, 2026Nursing Open0 citationsOpen Access

The Perception of Nurses From Children With Intellectual Disabilities Using the Drawing Method: A Qualitative Study

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MDMahinur DurmuşHKHavva KaçanMKMehmet Kanak

Key Points

  • To understand how children with intellectual disabilities perceive nurses using a drawing method.
  • Conducted interviews with 66 children in special education centres.
  • Utilized drawings as a tool for expression and communication.
  • Analyzed responses qualitatively to draw insights on perceptions.
  • Children's drawings provided unique insights into their views of nurses.
  • Responses indicated specific attributes and behaviors children appreciated in nurses.
  • Findings suggested that art-based approaches can enhance communication with children.

Abstract

A total of 66 participants consisting of children with intellectual disabilities agreed to participate in this study. Interviews with these participants were conducted in special education centres. Their responses contributed significantly to the content of this article. It will contribute to the approach of nurses to children with special needs.

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Durmuş et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2584996eeacc4fcec7b38https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.70484
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