Nursing and the Experience of Illness

This is a text and reference for postgraduate nursing students and nurses researching in clinical practice. It offers a grounding in the use of phenomenology in nursing research followed by case studies of innovative research projects and a discussion of the issues involved.

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'Nurses have always known that by understanding the experience of illness and being cared for, we become better nurses, better able to provide appropriate care. This volume makes an extraordinary contribution in this area providing insight into the experience and meaning of being a patient.' Janice M. Morse, PhD (Nurs), PhD(Anthro), FAAN, Director, International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, University of Alberta 'This is a book about the experience of the patient as 'other' and the care which they receive in pain and distress and when they suffer from unpleasant conditions. This the domain in which nurses claim a special place. This work puts that claim under the spotlight.' Jocalyn Lawler RN PhD, Professor of Nursing, University of Sydney Nursing and the Experience of Illness shows how phenomenological methods can be used to explore patients' and nurses' experiences in a sensitive and accessible fashion. With case studies from around the world, this book is an inspirational reference for anyone undertaking phenomenological research in nursing and other health fields, and a resource for clinical nurses and students who want to understa