Adaptation Process of Nurses Who Return to Work after Parental Leave / 간호행정학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
;
: 33-45, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-122197
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted to generate a grounded substantive theory of the adaptation process of nurses who return to work after taking parental leave.METHODS:
Individual in-depth interviews with 13 participants were conducted between June and September 2014. Participants were interviewed 1~3 times; interviews were continued until the data became saturated. Data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory method.RESULTS:
The core category of experience of the process of adaptation as a nurse who returned to work after parental leave was 'trying to regain one's previous position'. Participants used five interactional strategies 'preparing in advance', 'initiating relationships with colleagues', 'keeping a positive attitude', 'understanding parenting helpers', 'Taking burden off one's mind'.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for the adaptation process of nurses returning to work after taking parental leave. The importance of improving nurses' attitudes to their co-workers who take parental leave is highlighted along with the necessity of providing a family-friendly work environment. These results can be used to develop supportive policies and programs for nurses who return to their work after parental leave.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Parenting
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Parental Leave
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Return to Work
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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