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KMID : 1035120130130030152
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Asian Oncology Nursing
2013 Volume.13 No. 3 p.152 ~ p.162
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Phenomenology of the Experiences of Women with Thyroidectomy
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Lee Kyoung-Min
Lee Kyem-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the common themes of the experiences of women with thyroidectomies in Korea.
Methods: A descriptive phenomenological method was used in this study. The data were collected by individual in-depth interviews with six participants, and analyzed using methods presented by Colaizzi.
Results: Five theme clusters were derived from the data as follows: “Uninvited guest came without notice”, “Feeling of confinement”, “Suffering and endurance to live”, “Added suffering for a woman”, “The crossover of anxiety and affirmation”
Conclusion: The results of this study can guide nurses to understand women with thyroidectomy and contribute to the nursing education program development and improvement of nursing practice.
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KEYWORD
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Neoplasms, Thyroidectomy, Women, Phenomenology
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