중환자실 간호사의 심리적 트라우마 체험 연구

초록

This study was done to understand the meanings and nature of experiences of the psychological trauma of nurses. working in ICU. A method of research adapted was Hermeneutic Phenomenological Method of van Manen. Participants were 12 nurses who were selected by purposive sampling in 4 intensive ICUs in Seoul. Data collection was conducted from November 2014 to September 2015 through in-depth interviews. The four essential themes demonstrated by participants from this study were 1) expression of a suppressed sense of injustice 2) Shrink by inherent fears 3) Oppression in a state of resignation and 4) acceptance through self-reflection. The psychological trauma of nurses in ICU nurses is experienced in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the situation. The results of this study indicate that there is a need to develop a preventive psychological trauma program for physical and mental health and psychological well being of ICU nurses.

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