Evaluation of Pediatric Nurses' Metaphor Perceptions Regarding Their Own Professions
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Tarih
2022
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Dokuz Eylul University
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Background: Metaphors make it easier to understand or explain a concept. The use of metaphor-oriented studies in nursing makes it easier to understand how the profession is perceived by nurses and to analyze the profession better. Objective: The aim of this study is to reveal the perceptions of pediatric nurses about their profession through metaphors. Methods: The study was conducted using the phenomenology approach, which is one of the qualitative research approaches. The sample of the study consisted of 163 nurses working in pediatric services in Turkey. Research data were collected online via Google Form between 6 July-1 September 2020.The data collection form used to collect the data consists of two parts with the metaphor sentence “Pediatric nurse is like… because…”, which includes introductory information of the participants and how they perceive pediatric nursing. "Content analysis technique" was used in the evaluation of the data obtained. Results: The mean age of the nurses participating in the study was 30.81±7.16 (minimum: 21, maximum: 55). A total of 51 different metaphors were obtained from pediatric nurses. The metaphors obtained were divided into three categories as positive, negative and both positive and negative. 23 metaphors (45%) produced in the positive category; There are 14 metaphors produced in the negative category (27,5%) and 14 metaphors in both positive and negative categories (27,5%). It was determined that the statements of 10 participants about pediatric nursing were not metaphors. When the reasons for the metaphors are examined; It has been determined that metaphors in the positive category are generally perceived as mother, father, aunt and justified the caregiving aspect of pediatric nursing. The metaphors in the negative category were found to be reasons for excessive additional workloads, working hours, and conditions. The reasons for the metaphors in both positive, and negative categories were determined to be related to the positive feelings of working with children, although the working conditions of pediatric nursing were tiring and weary. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that the majority of pediatric nurses produced metaphors in the positive category. It can be suggested to determine the professional expectations of pediatric nurses, and improve working conditions in order to increase their professional motivation. © 2022, Dokuz Eylul University. All rights reserved.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Metaphor, Nurse, Pediatric
Kaynak
E-Journal of Dokuz Eylul University Nursing Faculty
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Q4
Cilt
15
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1
