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[Concept analysis of suffering].

Gin-Jen Liu1, Hui-Ya Hsieh, Chi-Chun Chin

  • 1Department of Nursing, Shu Zen College of Medicine and Management, ROC.

Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|June 8, 2007
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Summary

This study clarifies the concept of suffering in nursing, defining it as a complex, subjective experience with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Understanding suffering enhances nurses

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Suffering is a common experience in nursing.
  • It is a complex human response with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
  • Perception of suffering can threaten self-integrity and lead to negative behaviors like withdrawal, helplessness, and despair.

Purpose:

  • To clarify the concept of suffering in nursing.
  • To analyze the concept of suffering using Chinn and Kramer's (1995) technique.
  • To enhance nurses' understanding of suffering and its application in clinical practice.

Summary:

  • Suffering is an individual and subjective experience.
  • It encompasses physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.
  • Concept analysis using Chinn and Kramer's (1995) framework was employed.

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