A Study on Caring Experience from their Spouses Perceived by Hemodialysis Patients : A Grounded Theory.
- Author:
Hyo Bin KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Jinju Health College, Korea. 91grace@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hemodialysis;
Spouse;
Caring;
Qualitative research
- MeSH:
Data Collection;
Humans;
Nursing;
Qualitative Research;
Renal Dialysis*;
Spouses*
- From:Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2005;8(2):157-164
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: To develop a substantive theory that represents caring experience from their the spouses perceived by hemodiialysis patients. METHOD: Grounded theory method guided the data collection and analysis. A purposeful sample of 15 hemodiialysis patients participated from April, 2005 to September, 2005. The data were collected through in-depth interviews. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Constant comparative analysis were performed simultaneously. RESULT: The core category on caring experience from their the spouses perceived by hemodialysis patients was identified "Re-establishment for life". The process was categorized into four stage, "Escaping", "Accepting", "Enduring", "Transcending". CONCLUSION: This study provides a framework for the development of individualized nursing intervention to care for the hemodialysis patients.
