The Perception of Suffering by Hospice Nurses.
- Author:
Kae Hwa JO
1
;
Myung Ja KIM
Author Information
1. Catholic University of Daegu, School of Medicine, Department of Nursing, Korea. jokw@cuth.cataegu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hospice;
Suffering
- MeSH:
Hope;
Hospices*;
Nursing
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2001;8(1):35-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify the perception of hospice nurses on suffering, the type of stracture and characteristics of suffering. The research process is followed : First, the researcher selected 35 statements on suffering using content analysis of indepth interviews and a literature search. Second, the researcher asked 38 hospice nurses to classify the statement cards. The result of the research showed that the hospice nurse's perception of suffering can be divided into 4 types (Self- recognition, Suffering-elimination, Relation- restoration, and Meaning-endowment). The total explained variance was 46 percent. In relation to this, nursing intervention skills could be presence, listening, touch, hope, reassurance, and comforting which result in positive effects between nurse and hospice client.
