Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue 4
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- Pages.841-854
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- 1999
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- 2093-758x(eISSN)
A Study about the Human Communication between Clinical Nurse and Patient
임상간호사-환자 관계의 인간커뮤니케이션 이해
Abstract
This study tried to the answer to the question : “How does the human communication happen between clinical nurse and patient\ulcorner” To answer that, a micro-ethnographic research method was used and I performed field work at the orthopedic ward in one Korean metropolitan city. After analysis of interview data, observational data and field notes, I could understand that clinical nurse-patient communication performed for clinical decision making, providing patient education and emotional support. Prepared nurse communicate with patient more effectively, eventually can establish more trust relationship with patient. Conclusively I discussed about the way of nurse's skill acquisition, need of collaborative conference with doctor and nurse, and curriculum development to promote nurses's understanding of human.
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