The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)
- Volume 12 Issue 2
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- Pages.248-256
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- 2006
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- 1225-9578(pISSN)
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- 2093-7814(eISSN)
The Experiences in Aromatherapy
해석학적 현상학으로 본 향기요법 체험
- Han, Seon-Hee (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health College) ;
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Kim, Hee-Ja
(Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health College)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences in aromatherapy. Method: The data were collected from 7 women received aromatherapy by interview and observation from July 2006 to 30 September 2006. Van Manen(1990)'s hermeneutic phenominological methodology was applied in analyzing data. Result: 5 essential themes were derived as followings: 'Hesitating', 'Giving it a try' 'Weighing the effects', 'Being fascinated', 'Losing interest'. Conclusion: The results of the study especially the 5 essential themes will promote in understanding of experiences of clients of aromatheray. Also they will facilitate to develope nursing intervention and nursing practice related to aromatherapy.