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Sensing kuuki among visiting nurses.

Atsuko Shimamura1, Sayuri Suwa2, Mayuko Tsujimura3

  • 1Doctoral Student, Chiba University Graduate School of Nursing, Japan.

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|May 18, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Japanese visiting nurses perceive patient home atmosphere, or Kuuki, in unique ways. This sensitivity aids in understanding patient needs and planning effective nursing care, especially during initial and end-of-life visits.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Qualitative Research
  • Healthcare

Background:

  • Visiting nurses provide essential care in patients' homes.
  • Understanding the home environment's atmosphere (Kuuki) is crucial for effective nursing.
  • Limited research exists on how Japanese visiting nurses perceive Kuuki.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how experienced Japanese visiting nurses sense Kuuki in patient homes.
  • To identify the factors influencing nurses' perception of Kuuki.
  • To understand the role of Kuuki perception in nursing care planning.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 15 experienced Japanese visiting nurses.
  • Data collected via two 90-minute focus group interviews.
  • Qualitative content analysis used to analyze the data.
Keywords:
Japanexpert nursingkuukinon-verbal communicationnurse-patient relationvisiting nursing

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Main Results:

  • Experienced nurses perceived Kuuki in eight distinct ways.
  • Kuuki perception varied based on illness type, patient health, and visit frequency.
  • Sensitivity to Kuuki was linked to understanding patient/family emotions and physical status.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' ability to sense Kuuki is integral to patient assessment and care.
  • Perception of Kuuki significantly influences care planning, particularly for new or terminally ill patients.
  • Developing sensitivity to Kuuki enhances the quality of visiting nursing care.