A Study on Counseling Experiences of Nurses of Infertility Centers Using a Qualitative Research Method
10.21896/jksmch.2020.24.4.221
- Author:
Jummi PARK
1
;
Nayeon SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
2020;24(4):221-233
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study explored the counseling experience of infertility nurses using in depth interview.
Methods:The study participants included nurses of infertility centers located “Seoul” city, Korea. The data collection involved fieldwork in nursing at the infertility center of 2 hospitals. Data were analyzed using text analysis and qualitative research was conducted to analyzed the data.
Results:The analysis yielded four essential themes: (1) therapeutic communication, (2) identifying the problem of infertile patients and proceeding consultation, (3) professional image and polite attitude, and (4) counseling relaxed comfortably.
Conclusion:Infertility nurses’ counseling experience is directed toward the development of an infertility counseling model.
