A phenomenological study of nurses' experiences caring for patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
department or school: Applied Science, Faculty of
department or school: Nursing, School of
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCV
creator: Pickthall, Linda E.
issued: 2010-09-29T00:17:26Z
issued: 1990
related degree: Master of Science in Nursing - MSN
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: This study describes hospital nurses' experiences caring for patients with AIDS. A modified version of Speigelberg's phenomenological approach was used which explored the nurses' experiences from their perspective. A total of eight nurses who had cared for patients with AIDS were interviewed. The findings indicated that caring for these patients is stressful. The researcher identified sources of stress as both internal and external. Internal stressors included: (1) fear of contracting AIDS; (2) homophobia; and (3) caring for dying AIDS patients. The two external stressors were patient variables and societal views. Lack of perceived emotional support from nursing administration further increased the stress. These nurses believed this form of support was essential. In order to cope with these experiences, the nurses utilized their usual coping strategies. Common ones were being physically active, relaxing, and talking with others. Different coping strategies were used to deal with the specific stressors. These were identified by the researcher as: (1) rationalization; (2) knowledge-seeking; (3) withdrawal; and (4) involvement. This study's findings emphasize the need for support for all nurses caring for patients with AIDS. Implications for nursing education, practice, and research were identified.
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note: PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF NURSES' EXPERIENCES CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) BY LINDA E . PICKTHALL S.N. , The University Of Br i t i sh Columbia, 1984 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (The School of Nursing) We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA August 1990 © Linda E . Pickthal l In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department of A/tlXS/Aj & The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada DE-6 (2/88) i i ABSTRACT This study describes hospital nurses' experiences caring for patients with AIDS. A modified version of Speigelberg's phenomenological approach was used which explored the nurses' experiences from their perspective. A total of eight nurses who had cared for patients with AIDS were interviewed. The findings indicated that caring for these patients is s tressful . The researcher identified sources of stress as both internal and external. Internal stressors included: (1) fear of contracting AIDS; (2) homophobia; and (3) caring for dying AIDS patients. The two external stressors were patient variables and societal views. Lack of perceived emotional support from nursing administration further increased the stress. These nurses believed this form of support was essential . In order to cope with these experiences, the nurses ut i l i zed their usual coping strategies. Common ones were being p…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0098039
language: eng
degree discipline: Nursing
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scholar level: Graduate
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28796