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KMID : 1148320240090010050
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Journal of Korean Association for Qualitative Research
2024 Volume.9 No. 1 p.50 ~ p.64
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Labor Union Activity Experience of General Hospital Intensive Care Unit Nurses
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Kim Min-Sub
Kang Hyo-Sun
Lee Hye-Kyung
Lee Dong-Suk
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Abstract
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Purpose: The study aim was to understand the experiences of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in labor union activities.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study and content analysis were conducted. The participants included nine ICU nurses who shared their experiences with labor union activities. The data were collected through in-depth interviews.
Results: The experiences of ICU nurses with labor union activities encompassed five themes: “The Initial Step in Union Activities”, “Benefits Derived from Union Participation”, “Concerns Regarding Union Activities”, “The Non-Omnipotence of Unions”, and “Achieving Mutual Benefits through Union Activities”.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that ICU nurses strive to improve their work and the nursing environment through labor unions, despite facing negative perceptions of union involvement.
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KEYWORD
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Intensive care units, Nurses, Labor unions
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