Sociology is defined as the science of society and social phenomena. It is important for nurses to study sociology for several reasons. Sociology helps nurses understand human behavior and interactions, as well as the backgrounds, cultures, and social pressures that can impact patients. It provides insight into how to effectively diagnose and treat the whole person. Studying sociology also helps nurses understand workplace dynamics and how to build relationships with patients and coworkers. More broadly, sociology gives nurses knowledge and tools to provide culturally-sensitive, holistic care and to address social determinants of health.

1. Define sociology and explain the uses of sociology in
the field of nursing profession.
(Long question)

2. Definition of sociology
"Sociology is the science of society or Of social
phenomena. ". [L.F. ward]
"Sociology is the study of interaction arising from
the association of living beings"
[ Gillin and Gillin]

3. The sociology of nursing
• Nurses get a lot of human interaction and that is
one way of determining human behavior.
• Any nurse who is serious about a nursing
profession should consider sociology as an
important subject to learn.

4. • Without sociology, nurses are incapable of
understanding the intricacies (पेचीदगिय ों) of
providing diagnosis to people what with their
different backgrounds and ideologies. Sociology
is the ticket to a more effective diagnosis.
• Nurses will also gain insight into the minds and
hearts of their patients. That may not be
manifested on initial diagnosis, but with sociology,
you begin to understand that the healing of a
person is a process and more than just the giving
of medicine.

5. Importance of sociology for nurses
• Sociology plays an important role in the area of health
sciences medicine and nursing with the common goal
of preventing illness and restoration of health.
• The study of sociology is important for nurses due to
the following reasons
• · Helps to understand those forces and pressures
which affect patient adversely.
• · It helps the nurses to understand the behaviour,
conflicts, Inter Personal Relationship (IPR), hierarchy,
groups and adaptation of different people working in
hospitals.

6. • Through sociology, the nurse gets information
about the socio cultural life of the patient.
• · To study the structure of family, community and
society.
• · To understand the characteristics of social
relationship, its complexities, and its impact on
health care.
• Helps in the understanding and eradication of social
problems.

7. The relevence of sociology in nursing
profession
The main relevance of studying sociology in nursing is
to -
• understand human nature.
• understand the patient's customs personal ideals,
• nurses are able to understand the concerns of their
patient.
• understand the behaviour & conflicts.
• Inter Personal Relationship (IPR).
• adaptation of different people working in
hospitals.

8. Importance of sociology in nursing
• Sociology has become an important tool for
nursing as it encourages nurses to implement
particular modes of power when dealing with
clients.
• the nurse to connect with another person at a
deep psycho-social and spiritual level.
• This approach requires the tools of holistic
communication which engages the nurses to
empathize, sympathize and provide therapeutic
care across their cultural, spiritual and social
backgrounds.

9. • A nurse provide effective nursing care to
patient according to their need , culture and
religion.
• Nursing is involved mostly with health
promotion, health maintenance, health
restoration and the care of dying. These are
the qualities which are essential and required
by society nowadays.
• Sociology explores the issues of genders, social
classes, stratification, families and economic
policies which have impacts on health care
and nursing.

10. • Sociology will give a nurse knowledge and
experience on how to deal with everyone better
and to give the nurse better understanding with
his or her patients.
• Nurses have to understand and be aware of the
various structures of society in order to clearly
hear the patients’ thoughts or feelings.The study
of sociology by nurses could unite communities
and respect individuals without discriminating
their race, social classes, religion, and skin
colors.

11. Application of sociology in nursing
· Sociology is needed in general to all the medical
professions and especially nursing because social
conditions are sometimes responsible for health
problems.
· Sociology helps to understand the relationship
between disease and social condition.
.Sociology enables nurses to understand their social
responsibility as agents of change. When you have
the capacity to heal or make your patients feel better,
you are not only treating their illnesses; you are also
improving the quality of their lives.

12. . Sociology helps to understand the relationship
between disease and social condition.
• Importance of social environment
• Economic condition and patient's care
• Importance of understanding the social factors
• Intervention measures
• Social change and treatment