Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Articles

A Study of the Experience of Patients with Terminal Cancer Who are in an Independent Hospice Center: Boon Han Kim, Young Ran Tak, Mi Young Chon; Journal of Nurses Academic Society 1996;26(3):668-677. Published online March 30, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jnas.1996.26.3.668

Abstract PDF: This study is a phenomenological study done to promote understanding of the dying process in patients with terminal cancer who were in an independent hospice center. The purpose of study was to explore and understand indepth information on the dying process in order to provide data for holistic hospice care in nursing and to give insights in to practical applications in the nursing care. In ?depth interviewing was done from may, through November, 1995 with 11 patient with cancer who were being cared for at K Hospice Care Center. Experiences in the dying process were discussed as they expressed feelings about death including (a) feeling of isolation because family members try to hide the diagnosis of cancer, (b) hopelessness, (c) guilt, anger, and hostility, (d) suffering from pain, (e) fear of death. However, subjects did not deny death itself and were developing peace of mind and acceptance of death through religion.

A Paradigm Analysis Related to Spiritual Experiences Focused on Christian of Patients with Terminal Cancer: Hiun Ju Lee; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2006;36(2):299-309. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2006.36.2.299

Abstract PDF: Purpose
The main purpose of this study was to develop a substantive theory on the process of the spiritual experience in Christian terminal cancer patients in the context of Korean society and culture. The question for the study was ‘ What is the spiritual process in Christian terminal cancer patients?’.
Method
The research method used was the Grounded Theory Method developed by Strauss and Corbin (1998). Participants for this study in total were 9 Christian terminal cancer patients. Data was collected using in-depth interviews during April 2003 to March. 2004. Data collection and analysis were carried out at the same time.
Result
From the analysis 58 concepts and 20 categories emerged. The categories were presented into a paradigm, which consisted of condition-actions/ interactions-consequences. The theoretical scheme was described by organizing categories. In total, 4 stages were developed from the condition-actions/ interactions-consequences. Throughout these stages, the ‘ overcoming process of unbalanced interconnectedness’ was the core category discovered.
Conclusion
This study provides a framework for the development of individualized care interventions in the ‘ overcoming process of unbalanced interconnectedness’ for Christian terminal cancer patients.

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