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Work Experiences of Delivery Room Nurses: A Phenomenological Study
1Seoul Women's College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. yjlee@snjc.ac.kr.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
|September 9, 2023
Summary
Delivery room nurses face challenges balancing reality and expectations, impacting career decisions. Improving their work environment and professional recognition is crucial for retention and better healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Qualitative Research
- Healthcare Work Environment
Background:
- Delivery room nursing is a specialized field requiring significant experience.
- Understanding the lived experiences of these nurses is vital for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the essential meanings and experiences of delivery room nurses.
- To identify factors influencing job satisfaction and retention in this critical role.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological approach.
- In-depth individual interviews with 10 experienced delivery room nurses.
- Data analysis using Colaizzi's method.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes: career decision influences, reality vs. expectation gaps, workplace difficulties, and work motivation.
- Nine theme clusters emerged, highlighting the complexities of the delivery room environment.
Conclusions:
- Strategies are needed to enhance the delivery room work environment.
- Policy changes are essential to professionalize and recognize the role of delivery room nurses.
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