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KMID : 0869120230250010056
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기초간호자연과학회지
2023 Volume.25 No. 1 p.56 ~ p.62
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The experiences of patients with tinnitus: a qualitative study
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Kang Kyong-Wha
Lee Seung-Hee
Lee Hyun-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: Tinnitus, which is often described as the conscious awareness of a sound without an external auditory stimulus, is one of the most common symptoms in the general population. This study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals living with tinnitus.
Methods: In this qualitative exploratory study, data were collected from November 2017 to January 2018 through in-depth individual interviews with 11 tinnitus patients. Verbatim transcripts and field notes were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: The extracted content was classified into three core categories of tinnitus experiences: “suffering from constant sound,” “being imprisoned surrounded by persistent noise,” and “efforts to overcome.”
Conclusion: This study shows that tinnitus had a severe negative impact on patients’ lives. The finding will help healthcare providers understand their patients more deeply.
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KEYWORD
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Tinnitus, Symptom, Qualitative research
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