KMID : 1148320180030010012
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Journal of Korean Association for Qualitative Research 2018 Volume.3 No. 1 p.12 ~ p.19
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A Qualitative Meta-synthesis on Male Nurses¡¯ Adaptation Experiences as Clinical Nurses
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Oh Sei-Eun
Jang Hye-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was aimed to provide in-depth understanding of male nurses¡¯ work adaptation experience and suggest future directions for nursing interventions for them by synthesizing individual qualitative findings.
Methods: Qualitative meta-synthesis method suggested by Sandelowski and Barroso was utilized. A total of 6 qualitative studies¡¯ findings were synthesized to describe male nurses¡¯ experience of work adaptation in clinical settings.
Results: The major task regarding male nurses¡¯ work adaptation was ¡®planting himself in the workplace.¡¯ Its contextual and related factors to the task include: extraordinary choice for men, female-centered hierarchical work culture, gender difference vs. interindividual difference, stereotyped view on ¡®male¡¯ nurses, strengthening work identity of nursing profession, and dim future even after many years of experience.
Conclusion: The findings illuminated the necessity of orchestrated efforts from both female and male nurses to form work environments overcoming gender bias and promoting adaptation of male nurses in clinical settings.
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KEYWORD
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Male nurses, Qualitative meta-synthesis
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