Importance of sociology in Nursing

Importance of sociology in Nursing

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.

·  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.