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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2015.21.2.94

Experience of Elderly Women Practicing Dan Jeon Breathing: A Phenomenological Study  

Kim, Kyung-Won (Department of Nursing, Daegu Haany University)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.21, no.2, 2015 , pp. 94-102 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to explore elderly women's experience and meaning of Dan Jeon Breathing. Methods: Ten elderly women who have practiced Dan Jeon Breathing over 3 months participated in this study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews from participants from May 2012 to January 2013. Data were analyzed with a phenomenological method outlined by Colaizzi (1978). Results: A total of 153 significant statements were extracted from the data resulting in nine themes and five theme clusters. Theme clusters were: "mind-body intervention for old age", "a happy life in old age", "getting better with great efforts", "did not meet their expectations", and "delay at aging process". Conclusion: This study provides us with an understanding on process of elderly women's experiences practicing Dan Jeon Breathing in maintaining and promoting health. Therefore, it is recommended for elderly women who want to maintain health and longevity perform Dan Jeon Breathing as a mind-body nursing intervention.
Keywords
Elderly women; Breathing; Phenomenological study; Health;
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