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Caring between nursing students and physically/mentally handicapped children: a phenomenological study.

C T Beck1

  • 1Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing, Boca Raton.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Nursing students gain valuable insights into caring for exceptional children. Understanding these experiences helps prepare them for future interactions and reduces anxiety during clinical rotations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Phenomenological Research

Background:

  • Increased life expectancy for chronically ill children means nurses will encounter more physically and mentally handicapped individuals.
  • Preparing nursing students for interactions with exceptional children is crucial for their professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nursing students' lived experiences of caring for physically and mentally handicapped children.
  • To understand the meaning of caring from the perspective of nursing students interacting with exceptional children.

Main Methods:

  • A phenomenological study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 36 nursing students.
  • Van Kaam's phenomenological methodology was employed for data analysis.

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Main Results:

  • The study explored the caring experiences of nursing students with exceptional children.
  • Findings highlight the process of discovering the meaning of caring in this context.
  • The research identified key aspects of student-patient interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding student caring experiences is vital for preparing nurses for pediatric care.
  • Sharing these findings can help faculty reduce student anxiety about clinical rotations with exceptional children.
  • This research contributes to improving nursing education for special needs pediatric care.