| Literature DB >> 19430413 |
Kae-Hwa Jo1, Ardith Z Doorenbos.
Abstract
This study aims to understand the meaning of human dignity among adults in Korea. A qualitative study design is utilized. Data were collected with non-structured questions in a sample of 74 Korean adults and analyzed with qualitative content analysis. There were 4 categories, 31 themes and 106 theme clusters classified. The four categories that emerged were: fullness of dignity; loss of dignity; reinforcement of dignity; and enfeeblement of dignity. The results of this study may contribute to healthcare professionals understanding of Korean adults human dignity.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19430413 PMCID: PMC2922458 DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2009.15.4.41965
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Palliat Nurs ISSN: 1357-6321