The Recovery Experience of Young Adults and Middle Aged Stroke Patients / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
;
: 342-351, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-217487
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to determine an increase in the number of younger and middle-aged people who have a stroke and the differences in their recovery experience compared with older people.METHODS:
The research question for this study was "What is the recovery experience of young adults and middle-aged people who suffer a stroke?". In order to answer the question, the grounded theory method was utilized. The data was collected through individual in-depth interviews of six participants, their age ranged from 36 to 45 years old.RESULTS:
After comparative analysis, the core category was "standing up for oneself with limit". The experience process were categorized into four stages 'Facing Reality stage', 'Motivation stage', 'Desire Recovery stage', 'Self-Overcoming stage'.CONCLUSION:
Most of the research for the recovery process was prognostic in nature and the results. This study was demonstrated certain indicators which can be useful in further research.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recovery of Function
/
Stroke
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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