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phenomenological study of connectedness
| Title: | A phenomenological study of connectedness. |
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| Name(s): |
Lee, Gayle Jean. Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Beckerman, Anita, Thesis advisor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Issued: | 1994 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 82 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | This research study, utilizing Colaizzi's phenomenological method, explored the lived experience of connectedness as experienced by nurses practicing in an acute care setting. Eight currently-practicing nurses described their experiences of connectedness with a patient. Based on the significant statements which were formulated into meanings and then grouped into themes, five common themes emerged. These themes revealed that connectedness occurs with death or during near-death situations, when the nurse identifies with the patient, provides an authentic presence in the nursing situation, utilizes non-verbal communication, creating a pleasant and exhilarating experience. Through providing a better understanding of this phenomenon, nurses may experience a greater fulfillment in nursing. | |
| Identifier: | 15009 (digitool), FADT15009 (IID), fau:11787 (fedora) | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): |
Thesis (M.S.N.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1994. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing |
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| Subject(s): |
Nurse and patient Communication in nursing Caring Nursing--Psychological aspects |
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| Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15009 | |
| Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
