Citation

Kil M, Lee Y. J. Korean Acad. Nurs. 2019; 49(3): 263-273.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. rena@kangwon.ac.kr.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Korean Society of Nursing Science)

DOI

10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.263

PMID

31266923

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore the experience of patients with facial burn injuries regarding their interpersonal relationships.

METHODS: The phenomenological research method was used. Participants of the study consisted of five males and three females. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from November, 2014 to February, 2015 and analyzed using Colaizzi's method.

RESULTS: Five theme clusters were extracted that described patients' experiences. They are "being a lonely foreigner," "closing my mind toward the world," "hiding hurt feelings," "companion of my face," and "communicating with the world".

CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide a deep understanding and insight into the experience of interpersonal relationships among facial burn patients. The development of a comprehensive program including physical, psychological, and social aspects is recommended to address the problems facial burn patients encounter in interpersonal relationships and to facilitate interaction.

© 2019 Korean Society of Nursing Science.

Language: ko

Keywords

Facial Injuries; Interpersonal Relations; Qualitative Research