1.A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2019;49(3):263-273
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.
Burns
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Facial Injuries
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Female
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Humans
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Interpersonal Relations
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Male
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Methods
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Qualitative Research
2.A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2019;49(3):263-273
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.