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Author(s)
Heinonen Kristiina1, 2
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DOI:10.17265/2328-7136/2017.06.007
Affiliation(s)
1. Savo Vocational College, Educational Services, Services and Welfare, Kuopio 70600, Finland
2. Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio 70211, Finland
ABSTRACT
Background: A systematic
literature review shows there is a need to study how professionals work with multiple-birth families in
different kinds of nursing contexts. Objective: The aim is to
describe public-health nurses’ (n = 8) experiences of
supporting multiple-birth families and to contribute to the understanding of
working with such families. Methodology: The qualitative research study is guided by the phenomenological hermeneutic and van Manen’s methods have
been used. The phenomenon was described through the concept of lifeworld: time,
body, relations, and space. The data include participants’
interviews and written documents, as
well as the researcher’s notes. Results: The
phenomena of
supporting multiple-birth families, as described by public-health nurses, can
be expressed by “Recognizing the strain”, “Lightening the load of daily life” and “Targeting
special needs”. Conclusions: The social-and health-care professionals met challenges in supporting multiple-birth families, and disclosed their need for training and
education. There is a need for more understanding of the unique relevant needs
and life situations of such families. Wellbeing and caring involves giving guidance and providing the parents
with the special knowledge they need. Further research could concentrate on how evidence-based
research guides the work of professionals in
multi-professional teams.
KEYWORDS
Phenomenology, hermeneutic, van Manen, lifeworld, multiple-birth offspring, family nursing, social and healthcare professionals.
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