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Types of Empathy among Nurses Caring for Patients with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

행동심리증상을 보이는 치매환자를 돌보는 간호사의 공감 유형

  • Kim, Geun Myun (Department of Nursing Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Lee, Ok-Kyun (Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Lee, Jeoung-Ran (Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Kang, Ok-Hee (Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Jeong, Young-hwa (Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Chang, Soo Jung (Department of Nursing Gangneung-Wonju National University)
  • 김근면 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이옥균 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 이정란 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 강옥희 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 정영화 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 장수정 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2020.11.21
  • Accepted : 2020.12.06
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the subjective perception structures and types of empathy among nurses caring for patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) using Q-methodology. Methods: Thirty-eight Q-samples (statements) were derived from in-depth interviews with 10 nurses working in long-term care hospitals and nursing homes. The Q-sorting was conducted in rank order (the responses obtained by each of the 30 nurses working at 3 long-term care hospitals and 4 nursing homes) into a normal distribution grid (from -4 to +4). The types of empathy among participants were analyzed using the PC-QUANL program. Results: Five types of empathy accounting for 48.5% of the total variance were categorized as follows: (1) taking the patients' personality into consideration while helping, (2) interacting closely and emotionally, (3) supporting the patient as a companion, (4) performing the duty in a defensive manner, and (5) resolving patients' problems by focusing on their needs. Conclusion: This study shows that there are various types of empathy in nurses caring for patients with BPSD. Therefore, it is necessary to develop strategies and educative programs to enhance empathy competency and deal with burnout based on the type of empathy.

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