The Concept Analysis of Hwa-byung

홧병(火病)의 개념분석

  • Song, Young-A (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ji, Eun-Sun (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Young-Mi (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Roh, In-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Yul (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kang, Hyun-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
  • Published : 2003.12.31

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to supply the basic materials for the development of objective tools to measure 'Hwa-byung' and for the development of the theories and statements associated with 'Hwa-byung' by making clear the meaning and characteristics of 'Hwa-byung' and by analyzing the concept of 'Hwa-byung'. Method: The concept analysis of Hwa-byung was proceeded according to the concept analysis process of Walker and Avant(1995). Result: The conceptual characteristics of Hwa-byung resulted from the research are like these : (1) Injustice (2) Anger (3) Rumination (4) Anxiety. Therefore, we can describe Hwa-byung as the feeling repeatedly accumulated through the heavy mental pain, injustice, and anger and it is appeared with the physical and behavioral symptoms. Conclusion: Through this concept analysis, we propose as followings ; First, there's need of the objective tools which make it possible to assess Hwa-byung through the theory development and the statement associated with Hwa-byung. Second, there's need of interdisciplinary approach in the development of nursing intervention to coordinate the characteristics of Hwa-byung by understanding the total nature of Hwa-byung and finding the variables associated with Hwa-byung.

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