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http://dx.doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.3.281

Employment Experiences of Nurses Caring for Foreign Patients  

Park, Hyoung-Sook (College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
Ha, Su-Jung (Department of Nursing, Gyeongju University)
Park, Jung-Ha (Department of Nursing, Dongseo University)
Yu, Ji-Hyoung (Graduate School, College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
Lee, Sang-Hwa (Graduate School, College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration / v.20, no.3, 2014 , pp. 281-291 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify employment experiences of nurses caring for hospitalized foreign patients. Methods: For this study, 10 nurses caring for foreign patients for more than 6 months were chosen purposively. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews from July to September 2013 and analyzed in terms of Giorgi's phenomenological methodology. Results: Five themes-clusters were identified from fifteen themes; 1) Awesome challenges; 2) Laborious dealing with barriers; 3) Acceptance of cultural differences; 4) Complete concentration of personal energy; 5) Taking a powerful step towards tomorrow. Conclusion: Results of this study reveal the significance of nurses' experiences in caring for foreign patients for the first time in Korea. The following are suggested: First, facilitation and training is necessary for language proficiency, communication skills and ability to understand cultural traits of foreign patients. Second, manuals and international guidelines for caring for foreign patients should be systematically developed to improve quality of healthcare services.
Keywords
Care; Experience; Employment; Patient;
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