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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.263

A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study  

Kil, Myungsook (Department of Nursing, Gangneung Yeongdong University)
Lee, Yongmi (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.49, no.3, 2019 , pp. 263-273 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the experience of patients with facial burn injuries regarding their interpersonal relationships. Methods: The phenomenological research method was used. Participants of the study consisted of five males and three females. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from November, 2014 to February, 2015 and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Results: Five theme clusters were extracted that described patients' experiences. They are "being a lonely foreigner," "closing my mind toward the world," "hiding hurt feelings," "companion of my face," and "communicating with the world". Conclusion: The results of this study provide a deep understanding and insight into the experience of interpersonal relationships among facial burn patients. The development of a comprehensive program including physical, psychological, and social aspects is recommended to address the problems facial burn patients encounter in interpersonal relationships and to facilitate interaction.
Keywords
Facial Injuries; Interpersonal Relations; Qualitative Research;
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