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
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2019;49(3):263-273
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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,â€â€œclosing my mind toward the world,â€â€œhiding hurt feelings,â€â€œcompanion of my face,†and “communicating with the worldâ€.
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.
