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김충호 ( ) - 경희대학교 간호과학부 교수
암회영 ( ) - 경희대학교 간호과학부 겸임교수
김순평 ( ) - 경희대학교 동서간호학연구소
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study sought to find a nursing intervention tool for enhancing elderly women's lives by investigating the causes and the meaning of their grief.
Method: This research was derived from a phenomenological tool such as qualitative research design. The data collection took place from December of 2000 until April of 2001 Through systematic interviews and participatory observations of
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elderly women attending C welfare center located in downtown Seoul the data was collected. Each interview lasted an hour and a half and was arranged five times. The analysis of this research was conducted using the Giorgi method.
Results: ① There was obvious physical and physiological decline caused by aging old; as well as there being spouse health problems, additional physical suffering, signs of senility, adn insomnia, ② Further grief was imposed by unpleasant
memories of the spouse; infidelity, incapability, and even disregard of her own well-being, ③ Then there was pity for children; unfaithful children, uncertain futures of the children, and early death of a child, ④ Also, regrettable fate,
painful
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acttrities, unreliable factors, bad circumstances, and feelings emptiness were reported, ⑤ Finally, anxiety for the future; ac sense of despair, loneliness, economic hardship, and the fear of imminent death increased grief levels.
Conclusion: A variety of programs and social meetings for the elderly to overcome their physiological or psychological crisis should be substantially developed and supported by the government. In order to implement the social welfare for
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elderly women, special consideration whether on the governmental level or the personal level, should be devoted to the elderly who live without any financial support or social concern.
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KeyWords
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여성노인, 슬픔, Elderly Women, Grief,
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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