KMID : 0869920060120020248
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education 2006 Volume.12 No. 2 p.248 ~ p.256
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The Experiences in Aromatherapy
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Han Sun-Hee
Kim Hee-Ja
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences in aromatherapy. Method: The data were collected from 7 women received aromatherapy by interview and observation from July 2006 to 30 September 2006. Van Manen(1990)¡¯¡¯s hermeneutic phenominological methodology was applied in analyzing data. Result: 5 essential themes were derived as followings: ¡¯¡¯Hesitating¡¯¡¯, ¡¯¡¯Giving it a try¡¯¡¯ ¡¯¡¯Weighing the effects¡¯¡¯, ¡¯¡¯Being fascinated¡¯¡¯, ¡¯¡¯Losing interest¡¯¡¯. Conclusion: The results of the study especially the 5 essential themes will promote in understanding of experiences of clients of aromatheray. Also they will facilitate to develope nursing intervention and nursing practice related to aromatherapy.
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KEYWORD
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Aromatherapy, Experience
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