알코올중독 치료기관 간호사의 근무 경험

Abstract

Objectives: To analyze work experiences of nurses working in alcohol addiction treatment facilities, data were collected through focus group interviews. The objective of this study was to identify role conflicts and enhance their adaptive abilities. Methods: This study was conducted from July 1st, 2022 to September 30th, 2022. Twelve nurses working in two alcohol addiction treatment facilities (selected using intentional sampling methods) participated in this study after obtaining their consent for participation and recording. Data collected through focus group interviews were transcribed and analyzed according to qualitative research methods. Results: Three main themes and 17 subthemes categorized into seven categories were found. The three themes were 'doubts about the work itself,' 'confusing role conflicts,' and 'adaptation and competency enhancement.' The seven categories were: 'initial shock of work,' 'work burden due to exhaustion,' 'doubts about the nursing profession,' 'Conflict of roles where one cannot complain', 'adaptation through personal coping methods,' 'regaining confidence in the role of a nurse' and 'support for competency enhancement.' Conclusions: Nurses in alcohol addiction treatment facilities had different experiences of exhaustion and support depending on the hospital culture they worked in. Nurses recognized that having a clear understanding of their roles was more important than anything else.