Nursing and the experience of illness : phenomenology in practice

Madjar, I

Nursing and the experience of illness : phenomenology in practice - London : Routledge, 1999

Phenomenology and nursing ; The pathic nature of inquiry and nursing ; On living with chronic leg ulcers ; On confronting life and death ; On surviving breast cancer and mastectomy ; On living with schizophrenia ; On living with chronic pain ; On inflicting and relieving pain ; On caring and being cared for ; Epilogue

This book seeks to show how phenomenological methods can be used to explore patients' and nurses' experiences. Using case studies from around the world, it is intended to be of use to anyone undertaking phenomenological research in nursing and other health fields, and a resource for clinical nurses and students who wish to understand their own practice better.

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Nursing - Psychological Aspects
Nursing Care - Psychology
Philosophy, Nursing
Nursing
Patient Psychology
Illness
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