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Adjustment Patterns of Illness Process of People with Hemophilia in Korea  

김원옥 (경희대학교 간호과학대학)
강현숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학)
이명선 (서울대학교 간호대학)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.34, no.1, 2004 , pp. 5-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore adjustment pattern of illness process of people with hemophilia in Korea. Method: 23 people with hemophilia had participated for this study. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Strauss & Corbin's grounded theory method. Results: 'would be free from' was emerged as a core category and it reflects that all participants wanted to be free from the constraints of the disease. The adjustment process was categorized into two stage, the ‘unstable stage’ and the ‘stable stage’. In the process of 'would be free from' four different patterns were identified: hopelessness type; appreciation type; challenge type; and transcendence type. These types were identified based on the degree of pursuing normal life and managing the disease, and social support. The most frequently occurring type was hopelessness type but the participants of this type suffered the most. The transcendence type was the most ideal type, but it occurred the least. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that people with hemophilia in Korea still suffer from the disease and they need supports. The results would be useful for health care professionals in establishing education and counseling program for the people with hemophilia.
Keywords
Hemophilia; Patterns of adjustment; Grounded theory;
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