A Phenomenological Study on the Experience of Hurt and Forgiveness of Clinical Nurses in Korea after Loss of Employment.
10.4040/jkan.2008.38.4.561
- Author:
Kae Hwa JO
1
;
Ki Wol SUNG
;
Yeong Kyeong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea. jokw@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Nurse;
Qualitative research
- MeSH:
Adult;
Communication;
*Employment;
Female;
Humans;
Interpersonal Relations;
Interviews as Topic;
Korea;
Nursing Staff, Hospital/*psychology;
Personnel Management;
Tape Recording
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2008;38(4):561-572
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze the experience of hurt and forgiveness of clinical nurses in Korea. METHODS: A phenomenological research method guided data collection and analysis. The subjects were a total of 5 nurses who had experienced hurt and forgiveness. Data was collected through individual in-depth interviews. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Coding was used to establish different concepts and categories. RESULTS: The following three common constituents have been found as a retrospective focus based on the primary hurt related to the clinical situation; recognizing their personal values, obtaining their view about forgiveness, as well as their view of self. CONCLUSION: The results of this study may contribute to health professionals working in various clinical settings to understand Korean nurses with hurt and forgiveness experiences.
