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Toward self-integration: the recovery process of chemically dependent nurses
1College of Nursing/JHEP, University of Florida, Jacksonville.
Nursing Research
|November 1, 1987
Summary
This study explores the recovery journey of nurses with chemical dependency, detailing a move from self-destruction to self-integration. Findings illuminate stages of recovery for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Addiction Studies
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Chemical dependency poses significant challenges for nurses.
- Understanding the recovery process is crucial for supporting affected healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the recovery process for chemically dependent nurses.
- To develop a substantive theory of recovery in this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative field research.
- One year of participant observation in a self-help group.
- In-depth interviews with 20 recovering nurses.
- Grounded theory analysis.
Main Results:
- The recovery process was conceptualized as a transition from self-annihilation to self-integration.
- Specific stages and phases of self-integration were identified and described.
Conclusions:
- Recovery is a transformative journey for chemically dependent nurses.
- The proposed theory offers a framework for understanding and supporting nurse recovery.
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