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A qualitative systematic review on the lived experience of men in nursing
Xiaochen Lyu1,2, Thitinut Akkadechanunt2, Pratum Soivong2
1The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China.
Aim:
This qualitative systematic review was conducted to describe the lived experience of men in nursing.
Design:
A systematic review of qualitative studies.
Methods:
Five databases (Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Embase) were systematically searched. The PRISMA guideline was used for reporting the literature search in different phases, and the Critical Appraisal Skills Program, a qualitative research checklist, was used to evaluate the studies that met the inclusion criteria. Thomas and Harden's thematic analysis approach for qualitative research was used for data synthesis.
Results:
Six qualitative studies were included. Five analytical themes related to lived experiences of men in nursing emerged: value in nursing, the double-edged sword of gender, being accepted in the nursing profession, attractions of nursing and coping strategies.
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