Adaptation Process of Nurses Who Return to Work after Parental Leave.
10.11111/jkana.2016.22.1.33
- Author:
Hyo Ju JUNG
1
;
Hyang In CHO CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dongshin University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Return to work;
Nurses
- MeSH:
Humans;
Parental Leave*;
Parenting;
Parents*;
Return to Work*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2016;22(1):33-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to generate a grounded substantive theory of the adaptation process of nurses who return to work after taking parental leave. METHODS: Individual in-depth interviews with 13 participants were conducted between June and September 2014. Participants were interviewed 1~3 times; interviews were continued until the data became saturated. Data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory method. RESULTS: The core category of experience of the process of adaptation as a nurse who returned to work after parental leave was 'trying to regain one's previous position'. Participants used five interactional strategies: 'preparing in advance', 'initiating relationships with colleagues', 'keeping a positive attitude', 'understanding parenting helpers', 'Taking burden off one's mind'. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for the adaptation process of nurses returning to work after taking parental leave. The importance of improving nurses' attitudes to their co-workers who take parental leave is highlighted along with the necessity of providing a family-friendly work environment. These results can be used to develop supportive policies and programs for nurses who return to their work after parental leave.
