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A phenomenological study of the experiences of nurses working in integrated nursing care wards in Korea

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العنوان: A phenomenological study of the experiences of nurses working in integrated nursing care wards in Korea
المؤلفون: Young-mi Cho, Sun-hui Kim
المصدر: BMC Nursing, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024)
بيانات النشر: BMC, 2024.
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: LCC:Nursing
مصطلحات موضوعية: Integrated nursing care, Phenomenological approach, Lived experiences, Occupational stress, Nursing, RT1-120
الوصف: Abstract Background This study aimed to understand the experiences of nurses working in the integrated nursing care service, a relatively recent addition to the Korean hospital infrastructure, to suggest ways in which to address their grievances and needs and improve their job satisfaction, thereby reducing turnover. Methods This study adopted a qualitative approach to explore subjects’ vivid experiences. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 17 nurses with over one year of experience working in integrated nursing care wards. The main question asked was “Can you describe your experiences in the integrated nursing care ward?” All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Colaizzi’s method for phenomenological research. Results Six theme clusters were derived from the analysis: “distorted perceptions of the integrated nursing care ward,” “challenges owing to distorted perceptions of the integrated nursing care ward,” “loneliness and fighting alone,” “being ridiculed,” “practicing textbook holistic care,” and “the satisfaction felt only in the integrated nursing care ward.” For the overarching theme, we identified “Satisfaction in providing holistic care despite the challenges.” Conclusions While working in the integrated nursing care ward, nurses practiced holistic nursing care, which in turn built their self-esteem. However, they experienced greater levels of stress as a result of misinformation. Therefore, dissemination of accurate information is necessary to correct public misunderstandings of the integrated nursing care wards. Further, adequate compensation and support systems are needed to relieve the stress nurses felt because of such misunderstandings. Additionally, nurses should be motivated to continue to provide quality care for the patients and take pride in their work. Future research should explore the physical and mental concerns of nurses working in integrated care wards.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 1472-6955
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1472-6955
DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01798-z
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/af0f37ad2c824dbb81923b6bf94d1571
رقم الانضمام: edsdoj.f0f37ad2c824dbb81923b6bf94d1571
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:14726955
DOI:10.1186/s12912-024-01798-z