A qualitative study on the work experience of enterostomal therapist in Shanghai
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2014.16.019
- VernacularTitle:上海地区造口治疗师工作体验的质性研究
- Author:
Xiaojuan YU
;
Haiou XIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Enterostomal therapist;
Work experience;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2014;30(16):55-58
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To describe the work experience and needs of enterostomal therapist in Shanghai.Methods Phenomenological methodology was adopted in this study.In-depth interview was conducted on 9 enterostomal therapists.Data were analyzed by inductive codes and coding methods.Results Five themes were extracted,including responsibility and mission,pride,accomplishment,helplessness,and satisfaction.When they began their new jobs,they confronted many challenges,but they conquered them with responsibility and mission.Finally,they felt growing up and harvested a lot during this time.Conclusions Hospital managers should pay attention to problems they encountered in their work and provide necessary supports for their training,work and development.
