KMID : 0367020060180040622
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing 2006 Volume.18 No. 4 p.622 ~ p.631
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Subjectivity of Korean Nursing Students¡¯ Experiences of Geriatric Hospital Practices
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Shin Dong-Soo
Suh Soon-Rim Lee Eun-Joo
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study elicited Korean students¡¯ experiences of nursing practice at geriatric hospitals.
Method: A purposive sample of 26 Korean nursing students was recruited from K College of Nursing located in Daegu, Korea. Inclusion criteria were nursing students who: 1) finished nursing practice at geriatric hospitals, 2) were oriented and communicable, and 3) understood research purpose and agreed to participate in this study. Individuals were interviewed using Q-methodology.
Results: The majority of the participants had experience of living with the elderly and volunteering related to elder care. Data analysis showed that participants¡¯ experiences of nursing practices were consisted of three types: skill acquiring- oriented, relationship-oriented, and practice system-oriented.
Conclusion: Nursing practices at geriatric hospitals provided opportunities of having positive attitude toward the elderly for nursing students. Nursing students¡¯ experiences were divided into at least three different types. Nursing educators need to develop curriculum for gerontological nursing practice tailoring to theses differences.
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