When at Home: A Phenomenological Study of Zoom Class Experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minglei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
At Home

Gender Differences among Parents Who Experience the Death of an Infant Weighing Less Than 500 Grams at Birth

1997 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Kavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Born Infant ◽  
Difficult Situations ◽  
At Home

Gender differences among parents experiencing the death of a live-born infant weighing less than 500 grams at birth have not been examined. This article presents the gender differences that were observed in a phenomenological study that examined the experiences of parents surrounding the death of a live-born infant weighing less than 500 grams at birth. A total of eighteen interviews were conducted with five mothers and three of their husbands between four and fifteen weeks after the loss. First, at the time of the loss, fathers reported a loss of control and a concern for the mother, and mothers reported extreme sadness. Second, as parents made the adjustment at home, fathers continued to show concern for the mother and coped by keeping busy. In comparison to fathers, mothers reported intense responses, coped by talking about the loss, experienced more difficult situations with others, such as being around infants, and had more difficulty making sense of the loss.

scholarly journals Why Do Some Ethiopian Women Give Birth at Home after Receiving Antenatal Care? Phenomenological Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohannes Mehretie Adinew ◽  
Netsanet Abera Assefa ◽  
Yimenu Mehretie Adinew
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Skilled Attendance ◽  
At Home

Background. In Ethiopia, majority (62%) of pregnant women receive at least one antenatal follow-up, yet only 26% give birth in health facility. Understanding factors underlying this high uptake of antenatal care and low institutional delivery service is critical. Women had antenatal care follow-up means; by default they have access to health facilities. Thus, why do some give birth at home even after receiving antenatal care? Methods. Fourteen key informant interviews and six focused group discussions were held among purposively selected women who gave birth in the last 12 months without skilled attendance after receiving antenatal care. The study explored women’s perspectives on maternity care, care providers, and factors that influence place of delivery. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to examine various behaviors and beliefs of respondents. Results. Study participants described range of experiences and beliefs that made them give birth at home after receiving antenatal care at health facilities. Four themes emerged from women’s description: poor counseling during antenatal care service, traditions, early pregnancy symptoms, and lack of planning in advance for childbirth. Conclusion. Poor counseling during antenatal care is deterring women from seeking skilled attendance at birth. Thus, healthcare providers need to stress necessity of facility based delivery care during antenatal follow-up counseling.

Perceived barriers to diabetes management at home: a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 621-629
Author(s):  
Dilay Açıl ◽  
Zuhal Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Diabetes is a complex and progressive disease and its treatment requires self-management strategies specific for each patient. The aim of the study was to determine perceived barriers to diabetes management at home in type II diabetes patients. Materials and methods Inclusion criteria of this phenomenological study included living in İzmir and a diagnosis for the last 1 year; 15 patients with diabetes participated the study. A semi-structured interview form based on Health Belief Model created by researchers with experts opinion, was used at in-depth face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed with content analysis. Ethical and hospital approval was obtained. Participation of individuals is based on volunteerism; written informed consent from patients who accepted the study. Results Perceived barriers to fulfilling home care needs and sustaining behavior of diabetes management included six themes, i.e. insufficient knowledge of diabetes, inability to accept diabetes, non-adherence to diabetes and exercise, problems with health care services, fear and effects of the family and the society and relevant subthemes. Conclusion These findings about the barriers of the patients should provide guidance for patient specific nursing interventions.

scholarly journals Communication on Safe Caregiving between Community Nurse Case Managers and Family Caregivers

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
María Eulalia Macías-Colorado ◽  
Margarita Rodríguez-Pérez ◽  
María Jesús Rojas-Ocaña ◽  
Cristina Teresa-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Community Nurse ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Nurse Case Managers ◽  
Dependent Elderly ◽  
At Home

Dependent elderly individuals are usually cared for at home by untrained family members who are unaware of the risks involved. In this setting, communication on safe caregiving is key. The aim of this study is to describe the factors influencing the process followed by community nurse case managers to provide communication on safe caregiving to family members caring for dependent elderly individuals. A phenomenological study, by focus group, was done in urban healthcare facilities. Key informants were seven community nurses, case managers with more than 12 years’ experience. We did a thematic analysis and we identified the units of meaning to which the most relevant discourses were assigned. The concepts expressed were grouped until subcategories were formed, which were then condensed into categories. Four categories of analysis emerged: communication-related aspects; professional skills of nurse case managers; communication on safety and the caregiving role. To planner interventions, for the prevention of adverse events at home, is essential to consider these aspects: nurses’ professional communication skills, factors inherent to safe caregiving, the characteristics of the home where care is provided, the personal and family circumstances of the caregiver, and whether or not the caregiver’s role has been assumed by the family caregivers.

scholarly journals Carers’ experience of using assistive technology for dementia care at home: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e034460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Sriram ◽  
Crispin Jenkinson ◽  
Michele Peters
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Person With Dementia ◽  
At Home

ObjectiveAssistive technology (AT) can help carers (family, friends and neighbours) and people with dementia to stay well and safely at home. There are important gaps in what we know about experience of using AT from the perspective of carers of persons with dementia. This study investigates carers’ experience of using AT in supporting and caring for persons with dementia who live at home.DesignQualitative phenomenological study with semi-structured interviews to achieve data saturation and thematic analysis to identify key themes.SettingCommunity-based within the UK.ParticipantsTwenty-three (14 women, 9 men) adult carers of persons with dementia who have used at least one AT device.ResultsAll participants reported benefiting to varying degrees from using AT. There were 5 themes and 18 subthemes that highlighted reasons for using AT and use of AT over time. Providing care for a person with dementia, motivation for using AT, changes to roles and routines, carer knowledge and skills for using AT and social, environmental and ethical considerations were the main themes. This study showed that AT can provide reassurance and support for carers of persons with dementia but there are difficulties with acquiring and continued use of AT as dementia progresses.ConclusionsCarers consider AT as an adjunct to care they provided in caring for a person with dementia. Use of AT should be considered in the personal, social and environmental context of persons with dementia and their carers. Further research and policy interventions are needed to address best use of resources and guidance on data sharing and data protection while using AT.

scholarly journals Caring for a premature child at home: from fear and doubt to trust

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 828-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melva Patricia Ocampo González ◽  
Edelmira Castillo Espitia
Keyword(s):  
Premature Infants ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Maternal Identity ◽  
Child Interaction ◽  
Premature Child ◽  
Care At Home ◽  
Implementing Strategies ◽  
At Home

Being a mother is the result of a process that involves the development of a strong maternal identity, begins during pregnancy, and includes the child's first months of life. This process thrives on the constant mother-child interaction. In order to know the lived experiences of mothers of previously hospitalized premature infants while assuming the child's care at home, a phenomenological study involving ten mothers was conducted. Findings indicate that the separation of the dyad during hospitalization imposes limitations, which prevent women from taking on the new role with confidence and joy. It is important to empower the nursing staff in neonatal units toward implementing strategies for early and continuous mother-child contact that will support women in the process of becoming mothers.

scholarly journals "Jeg gråter noen tårer hver dag". En fenomenologisk studie av hjemmeboende kreftpasienters beskrivelse av deres livvsituasjon i palliativ fase

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Hildegunn Ervik Sønning ◽  
Mariann Fossum
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
At Home

"I cry a few tears every day". A phenomenological study of at-home cancer patients' description av their life situations under palliativ care The aim of this study was to investigate how at-home cancer patients perceived their life situations during the palliative care phase. The study employed a qualitative exploratory research design involving in-depth personal interviews with six women and two men between the ages of 35 and 63. All the interviewees lived at home, experiencing different life situations and suffering from different types of cancer. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was carried out using the descriptive phenomenological method presented by Giorgi. The findings are grouped under four themes; living with uncertainty and future unpredictability, perceptions of being seen and heard in encounters with health professionals and others, stress associated with the perception of disappointing close relatives, and challenges linked to meeting everyday demands. The patients’ stories relate their views on life, suffering and pain relief.

scholarly journals Family Support in Caring for Diabetes Mellitus Patient: Patient’s Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T4) ◽  
pp. 199-205
Author(s):  
Indah Wulandari ◽  
Kusnanto Kusnanto ◽  
Sony Wibisono ◽  
Ani Haryani
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Patient ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Patient’S Perspective ◽  
The Family ◽  
At Home

BACKGROUND: Perspectives of diabetes mellitus patients on family support received during the treatment of their disease at home has high complexity. The family’s intention to help patients to take care of themselves at home can lead to misperceptions or is not well accepted by diabetes mellitus patients. AIM: The aim of the study was to explore the support provided by families in the care of diabetes mellitus patients at home based on the patient’s perspective. METHODS: A phenomenological study using semi-structured questions was chosen as a design in this study. A total of 19 participants were recruited using criteria including being diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year, outpatient, and willing to participate in the study. Data analysis used seven steps of descriptive phenomenological analysis from Colaizzi including data recognition, identification of significant statements, formulating meanings, grouping themes, developing complete descriptions, producing fundamental structures, and seeking verification of fundamental structures. RESULTS: This research shows that the support needed by participants comes from the nuclear family. The first theme identified is the family function as participants’ perceived support. The second theme identified is the family role as participants’ perceived support. The fourth third theme identified is perceptions of family support received. Moreover, the final theme found in this study is perception of spiritual support by the family. CONCLUSION: This research implies that diabetes mellitus patients need support from their families to accept the disease and eventually volunteer to carry out their disease care at home.

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