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The lived experience of feeling very tired: a study using the Parse research method
1Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|November 5, 2003
Summary
Feeling very tired is a devitalizing languor that emerges during activities, interspersed with periods of rest and revival. This study explores the lived experience of fatigue and its impact on health and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Qualitative Research
- Phenomenology
Background:
- Fatigue is a common symptom impacting health and quality of life.
- Understanding the lived experience of fatigue is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the structure of the lived experience of feeling very tired.
- To discover the meaning of feeling very tired for individuals experiencing it.
Main Methods:
- The Parse research method was utilized.
- Data were collected from 10 women volunteer participants.
Main Results:
- The lived experience of feeling very tired is characterized as devitalizing languor.
- This languor arises during engaging endeavors, punctuated by moments of repose-revive.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insight into the structure of feeling very tired.
- Findings contribute to knowledge on fatigue, health, and quality of life.
- The structure is discussed in relation to human becoming principles, with future research suggestions.