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    Nurses often face patient abjection, leading to distress. Understanding this concept is crucial for professional development and compassionate patient care.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Psychoanalytic Theory
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Patient abjection, involving feelings of dejection or distress, is a recognized challenge in nursing.
    • The concept of abjection, particularly concerning the patient's body, remains underexplored in nursing practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the phenomenon of patient abjection within nursing.
    • To analyze the nurse-patient dynamic through the theoretical lens of abjection.
    • To highlight silenced aspects of nursing practice related to patient bodily experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis using Julia Kristeva's concept of abjection.
    • Case study discussion focusing on body hair in women as a site of abjection.
    • Exploration of the nurse's subjective experience in confronting abjection.

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    Conclusions:

    • Professional caring in nursing is fundamentally linked to the concept of abjection.
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