A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study
10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.263
- Author:
Myungsook KIL
1
;
Yongmi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Gangneung Yeongdong University, Gangneung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Facial Injuries;
Interpersonal Relations;
Qualitative Research
- MeSH:
Burns;
Facial Injuries;
Female;
Humans;
Interpersonal Relations;
Male;
Methods;
Qualitative Research
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2019;49(3):263-273
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore the experience of patients with facial burn injuries regarding their interpersonal relationships. METHODS: The phenomenological research method was used. Participants of the study consisted of five males and three females. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from November, 2014 to February, 2015 and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. RESULTS: Five theme clusters were extracted that described patients' experiences. They are “being a lonely foreigner,” “closing my mind toward the world,” “hiding hurt feelings,” “companion of my face,” and “communicating with the world”. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide a deep understanding and insight into the experience of interpersonal relationships among facial burn patients. The development of a comprehensive program including physical, psychological, and social aspects is recommended to address the problems facial burn patients encounter in interpersonal relationships and to facilitate interaction.
