Narrative Exploration of Infertile Nurses' Experience of Natural Abortion.
10.12934/jkpmhn.2016.25.1.58
- Author:
Ju Eun HONG
1
;
Jum Mi PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dongyang University, Yeongju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nurse;
Women;
Abortion;
Qualitative research
- MeSH:
Counseling;
Education;
Female;
Group Processes;
Humans;
Nursing;
Prospective Studies;
Qualitative Research;
Statistics as Topic
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2016;25(1):58-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to explore deeply the essence and meaning of abortion related experience of nurses. METHODS: Data were collected through in-depth informal interviews, observation, and field records with two nurses from July 1 to July 30, 2015. Data were analyzed using narrative inquiry methodology. RESULTS: Three fundamental themes were derived from data analysis: 'Considering women with abortion-experience as women to be nursed', 'to be absolutely understood', and 'to make us to think how to help'. CONCLUSION: It is significant that this study was carried out holistically on the experience and change in physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of nurses with abortion-experience, simultaneously interpreting from the prospective of nurses. Therefore the basis of nursing interventions are suggested; holistic aspects as education, counseling, group meetings, and program assistance for the women, the families, and those concerned with abortion- experience.
