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´ëÇÑ°£È£ÇÐȸÁö 2013 Volume.43 No. 5 p.669 ~ p.680
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The Process of Acceptance of Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CATs) among Nurses: Grounded Theory Approach
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Kim Ae-Kyung
Lee Young-Shin Kim Hyun-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to explore the process of accepting CATs among nurses who experienced CATs in Korea.
Methods: Grounded theory methodology was utilized. Data were collected from 10 nurses during individual in-depth interviews. Theoretical sampling was used until the data reached saturation. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative analysis method.
Results: The core category emerged as ¡°resolving the doubt and integrating¡± explaining the process of accepting CATs. The nurses engaged in three stages: need awareness, look for solution and integration. Causal conditions were interest as a nursing intervention and orthodox medical limitations. Context was lack of basis for application and increase in social interest. Strategies were new knowledge acquisition, having a strong will, combined with existing knowledge,and individualized intervention. Intervening conditions were others¡¯ eye, exhaustion for nurses and physical environment. Consequences were expanding of the nursing role and improved nurse satisfaction.
Conclusion: The results of the study should facilitate application of CATs in nursing practice. To help nurses who are interested in CATs, there is a need for education programs, and further research on CATs.
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KEYWORD
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Qualitative research, Grounded theory, Nurse, Complement alternative therapy
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