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ArticleNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2024

The Public's Perception of Florence Nightingale's Legacy in the Digital Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis.

Gianluca Conte, Arianna Magon, Maria Angela Palmeri, Giulia Paglione, Irene Baroni, Silvia Belloni, Miriam Angolani, Marco Alfredo Arcidiacono, Cristina Arrigoni, Alessandro Stievano and 1 more

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Gianluca ConteHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8171-8203
Arianna MagonHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0440-6940
Maria Angela PalmeriOperating Theatre, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Giulia PaglioneHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Irene BaroniHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1326-8642
Silvia BelloniDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5187-2410
Miriam AngolaniHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Marco Alfredo ArcidiaconoMedical Department, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5995-3573
Cristina ArrigoniDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Alessandro StievanoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3508-2352
Rosario CarusoHealth Professions Research and Development Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7736-6209

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study critically examines the public's perception of Florence Nightingale's legacy through a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of digital media, specifically podcasts and YouTube. Nightingale, who is often remembered as "The Lady with the Lamp", holds a complex identity within modern narratives that is celebrated for her pioneering contributions to nursing and public health, even if there are some disagreements about her, given the colonialist setting that may have shaped some of her opinions and decisions. This research employed CDA to analyze 25 podcasts and 18 YouTube videos, which were systematically included according to a priori inclusion criteria. The study synthesized how these media products portray Nightingale and, by extension, shape public discourse about the nursing profession. The findings reveal five thematic representations of Nightingale: as a legendary figure, a modern feminist, a dedicated statistician, a pioneer in public health, and a pivotal STEM contributor. These portrayals challenge traditional nursing stereotypes by emphasizing Nightingale's role as a rigorous scientist and reformer, suggesting broader perceptions of nurses that encompass leadership, analytical skills, and strategic thinking. The study supports the hypothesis that digital narratives significantly influence the public's understanding and appreciation of nursing, advocating for a more nuanced professional identity that integrates traditional caregiving roles with critical and analytical capabilities.

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