저소득 노인을 간호대상으로 한 유헬스 간호사에 관한 문화기술지

• Published in: Perspectives in nursing science 2014-04, Vol.11 (1), p.18-29
• Main Authors: 최한나, Han Na Choi, 김정은, Jeong Eun Kim, 김미령, Mei Ling Jin, 이지산, Ji San Lee, 김석화, Suk Wha Kim, 정수용, Su Young Jeong
• Format: Article
• Language: Korean
• Subjects: Ethnography; Low-income elderly; Nursing evaluation research; u-Health nurse
• ISSN: 2288-2898; 2288-7687

This study sought to ascertain and describe u-Health nurses (ubiquitous healthcare nurse, tele-nurse)` experiences working with low-income elders in Korea. Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured interview, focus group interviews of 6 nurses and participant observations in community places in public rental housing in the city of Seoul. The ethnographical analysis method, proposed by Spradley, was used to analyze interview data. Results: We identified two major clusters of themes on common issues and concerns experienced by nurses: "work environment" and "daily work life." In addition, ten themes and fourteen sub-themes were extracted from the field work data. Conclusion: The study provided a deeper understanding of the experiences and services of u-Health nurses in Korea, of which much remains to be understood, as the healthcare services they currently provide are limited. Moreover, its findings could empower novice nurses and expand nurse`s professional knowledge and competence.