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KMID : 1148320230080020177
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Journal of Korean Association for Qualitative Research
2023 Volume.8 No. 2 p.177 ~ p.188
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Work Experiences of Korean Nurses at a Specialty Hospital in the United Arab Emirates
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Kwon Eun-Ok
Kim Young-Mee
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study describes and seeks to understand the experiences of Korean nurses at a specialty hospital in the United Arab Emirates.
Methods: Data were collected from September 12 to October 12, 2023, through in-depth interviews with 10 Korean nurses who had worked at a specialty hospital in the Middle East for more than five years. Recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using the qualitative thematic analysis method suggested by Braun and Clarke.
Results: The analysis identified four themes and 10 sub-themes. The themes are as follows: “Job insecurity and a rapid change of employment conditions”, “Stress of a dual organizational culture”, “Confusion due to cultural differences”, and “Advantages and rewards of working abroad”.
Conclusion: Korean hospitals expanding into the Middle East through international medical projects can utilize the information gleaned from Korean nurses' experiences at the United Arab Emirates Specialty Hospital.
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KEYWORD
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Culture, Experience, Korean nurse, Qualitative research, UAE
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