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Author Vermeulen, J.
Title “And there's the likes of me”: A phenomenological study of the experience of four women inpatients at a mental health unit Type
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Psychiatric Nursing; Patient satisfaction; Hospitals; Nurse-patient relations
Abstract This research draws on the experiences of four women whilst they were inpatients at the Mental Health Unit in Southland. The Husserlian path of phenomenology was followed and in-depth interviewing used to collect data. Colaizzi's method of analysis enabled accurate interpretation of transcripts. The overall goal of this research was to provide health professionals with an opportunity to inform their practice, based on what consumers were saying about their experience of hospitalisation. Themes emerged through participants relating their experience by using comparisons with either their outside world or previous episodes of hospitalisation. Through analysis, two fundamental structures became evident within the findings. These were 'the environment as containment' and 'the road to recovery'. The author concludes that this study raises significant issues surrounding the experience of hospitalisation at the Mental Health Unit that have implications for future research and for future service delivery.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1246
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Author Martin, M.
Title A grain of salt ...: A contemplative study of natural form in nursing, developed in collaboration with people in life-threatening and life-challenging situations to reveal untold stories of healing Type
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up) Victoria University of Wellington Library
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Keywords Terminal care; Nurse-patient relations
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Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1267
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