Perspectives in Nursing Science
- Volume 10 Issue 2
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- Pages.120-132
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- 2013
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- 2288-2898(pISSN)
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- 2288-7687(eISSN)
The Image of Nurses and Their Clinical Role Portrayed in Korean Medical TV Dramas in Recent 5 Years
최근 5년간 한국 의학드라마에 나타난 간호사 이미지와 역할 수행에 대한 연구
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Kim, Jeong Eun
(College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University) ;
- Jung, Hui Jung (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Kim, Han Na (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Son, Seung Yoon (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- An, Seul Ki (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Kim, Saet Byeol (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Son, Jung Eun (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Lee, Eu Gine (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Lee, Hyo Won (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Jung, Min Kyung (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Jeon, Ki Hye (College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
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김정은
(서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 정희정 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 김한나 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 손승윤 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 안슬기 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 김샛별 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 손정은 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 이의진 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 이효원 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 정민경 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 전기혜 (서울대학교 간호대학)
- Received : 2013.09.06
- Accepted : 2013.10.04
- Published : 2013.10.31
Abstract
Purpose: Since the perception of the public on nurses tends to be shaped substantially by the media, this study analyzed the image of nurses portrayed in Korean medical TV dramas. Methods: This study was on five Korean medical TV dramas in recent five years selected based on their popularity. Ten coders broke into five groups of two. Full episodes of each drama were assigned to each group. The coders made assessments separately and cross-matched their analysis, checking with the Holsti's method. Results: Ten of the analyzed twenty nurses were supporting characters. They were mainly in their twenties. Only one nurse was male and 13 (65%) were staff nurses. Nurses were described as strong (30.0%), active (30.8%) and kind (40.0%). They were mostly portrayed discussing patients mainly with doctors (24.4%). In terms of their attitude toward work, they appeared diligent (37.6%) and communicative (31.6%). Conclusion: There have been positive changes compared to past studies. Despite the enhancement in the image of nurses in medical dramas, there is yet a long way for dramas to properly portray the professionalism nurses truly have. Further research is needed and diverse measures should be taken for the improvement in the social recognition of the nursing profession.