@article{ref1,
title="A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study",
journal="Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing",
year="2019",
author="Kil, Myungsook and Lee, Yongmi",
volume="49",
number="3",
pages="263-273",
abstract="PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore the experience of patients with facial burn injuries regarding their interpersonal relationships. <br><br>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. <br><br>RESULTS: Five theme clusters were extracted that described patients' experiences. They are &quot;being a lonely foreigner,&quot; &quot;closing my mind toward the world,&quot; &quot;hiding hurt feelings,&quot; &quot;companion of my face,&quot; and &quot;communicating with the world&quot;. <br><br>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.<br><br>© 2019 Korean Society of Nursing Science.<p /> <p>Language: ko</p>",
language="ko",
issn="2005-3673",
doi="10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.263",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2019.49.3.263"
}