Lived Experiences toward Harmful Work Environment among Clinical Nurses: Phenomenological Approach
10.11111/jkana.2018.24.3.173
- Author:
Yeong Ju KO
1
;
Gwi Ryung Son HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla University, Korea. yjko@chu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Harm;
Workplace;
Nurses;
Phenomenological study
- MeSH:
Risk Factors
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2018;24(3):173-181
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to expand nurse's experience of harmful work environments. METHODS: Data were collected through in-depth dividual interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi phenomenological analysis methodology. RESULTS: Harmful work environments experienced by nurses were categorized as followed: ‘Neglect concerning infections’, ‘Being thrown into a violent working environment’, ‘The hard times of being alone’, ‘Struggling with the harmful work environments’. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide a deep understanding of the harmful work environments. It is necessary to create safe work environments and it is important to improve awareness in the system of organizations as well as individuals. Also, it is necessary to develop tools to measure work environment including risk factors.
