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- Chow, Judy, 1954-, et al.
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Encounter : A Swedish phenomenology study about caring relationship in China
- 2007
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Ingår i: The 13th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference 2007. ; , s. 191-
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose of the Study The phenomenon in this study is “the caring relationship in China”. As Leininger says “Care is a universal phenomenon with diversities in forms, expression, meanings and patterns of care in different cultures” The Aim of this Swedish phenomenology study is to acquire an understanding of caring relationship through the Lifeworld experiences of the caregivers and the patients in China. The results of this study will later on be related to a study of Swedish caring relationsships Methods For this phenomenological study 9 patients, 10 medical and nursing staffs and 4 nursing tutors from 5 various medical and care units from two hospitals and a nursing school in Southern China were interviewed. Results The caring relationship in China shows a complex view of interpersonal relationship in a group setting where every contributor has a duty to perform for oneself and the other counterparts in the group. Mutual understanding in a caring relationship plays a very important role in getting the patient back into balance. This paper will take a closer look into the roles and functions of patients and caregivers in China. Conclusion The study shows that there is a fairly good match between the perspective of the patient and that of the caregiver in China. In a caring relationship, both sides have a responsibility to give their best to make the relationship work.
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- Chow, Judy, 1954-
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Vårdandets symfoni : Fenomenet vårdrelation i skenet av två världsbilder
- 2013
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This thesis 'The Symphony of Care' consists of four studies focusing on care relationships between patients and professional caregivers.Care relationships are central to the health process and a fundamental element in caregiving. The term care relationship is widely used in caring science but lacks a clear definition, which can create misunderstanding and can constitute an obstacle when attempting to optimize care relationships.The aim of this thesis is to describe the phenomenon of care relationships in order to add to the body of knowledge in caring science.The main research questions are:• What is a care relationship within the caring science field?• How can a care relationship be optimized to improve its caring function, in order to promote health?The ontological foundation of this thesis is caring science. Phenomenology and Lifeworld theory are used as its epistemological bases. Reflective Lifeworld Research is used as a methodological approach.The four studies were conducted in different contexts and cultures- the first two empirical studies were performed in China and the remaining two, a metasynthesis and a secondary analysis, were carried out in a Swedish context.The results show that care relationships are temporary intentional relationships between a person who needs help and a helper. The purpose of this relationship is to support the patient in his/her dynamic health process, which is unique for each person in different times and contexts. Care relationships are fragile because the patient is vulnerable and the demand on the helper is great. It is an inter-human relationship between equals, which can at the same time be an asymmetric relationship due to the professionalism with the caregiver and the vulnerability with the patient. A care relationship is not independent, but is affected by internal factors such as the two individuals' lifeworlds and external factors such as health policies, organization, economics, health culture and environment. To optimize the effectiveness of caring, the relationship and its surrounding need to be in harmony. The view of care relationships should be broadened to include the external resources in order to optimize their caring potential.
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- Chow, Judy, 1954-
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Vårdandets Tao : En fenomenologisk studie om vårdrelationer i Kina
- 2008
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This thesis researches the phenomenon ‘caring relationship’. The empirical studies in this thesis were carried out in China with the aim to describe the caring relationship in China through the lifeworld experiences of professional caregivers and patients. The result of this study will later on relate to a study of Swedish caring relationships. For this phenomenological study 9 patients, 10 medical and healthcare workers and 4 nursing tutors were interviewed. They were from 5 different medical and care units from two hospitals, one private clinic and a nursing school in Southern China. This study shows that caring relationship in China has many layers. Embedded in the basic interpersonal relationship is a ‘relationship of need’. The relationship carries a goal: to help the patient to restore a personal harmonic existence and regain the responsibility for their health. The relationship is temporary and normally ends when the goal is achieved. The relationship is initiated by the patients need for help. The two main actors in the caring relationship are the patient and the caregiver with their roles as care seeker and care provider. This study shows that to become a patient is a process of diminishing the natural ordinary self which makes the person feel vulnerable. Caregivers take a leading role which carries responsibility. They feel an obligation to use all their knowledge and resources for the benefit of the patients. They teach them how to live and how to stay healthy. A main function in the caring relationship is the transfer of knowledge. The caregivers feel the need to create a dialog to get access to the patients’ unique knowledge about themselves so that the caregiver’s general knowledge of health and care can be applied to the individual. Through the informal chats they share the patient’s experiences, emotions and history. It creates en opportunity for the interpersonal relationship to grow deeper and for the patient and the caregiver to meet as fellow human beings. In the Chinese caring relationship the patient’s family is included. It is considered to be every contributor’s duty to be responsible for oneself and for others. Mutual understanding and respect in a caring relationship are important in getting the patient back into balance.
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- Ge, Li, et al.
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Higher Nursing Education in Sweden
- 2007
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Ingår i: CHINESE JOURNAL OF NURSING EDUCATION. - Beijing : 《中华护理教育》杂志编辑委员会. - 1672-9234. ; 4:5, s. 235-236
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- 2005年9月和2006年10月,笔者应瑞典韦克舍大学 Växjö University)的邀请,先后两次赴瑞典韦克舍讲学.在讲学期间,对瑞典韦克舍大学健康科学和社会工作学院、韦克舍中心医院、社区医院及老人院进行参观、学习与研讨,其护理教育给我们留下深刻的印象
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