A qualitative study on the male nurse practice in obstetrics and gynecology department / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To describe practice experience of the male nurses in obstetrics and gynecology department.Methods Phenomenological methodology was adopted in this study.In-depth interview was conducted on 12 male nurses who practiced in obstetrics and gynecology department from March 2012 to May 2013.Data were analyzed by Colaizzi's analysis method.Results The main experience includedlack of patient understanding and support,a sense of loss,decline in the enthusiasm to learn,inconvenience of live and study,dissatisfied with specialist operations.Conclusions Male nurses in obstetrics and gynecology has many adverse experiences,clinical teachers should take measures to help them successfully complete the practice and prevent occurrence of adverse experience.