Wounded healer nurses: a qualitative content analysis of the positive traits of nurses affected by chronic cardiovascular disease

作者：Mahdi Nabi Foodani, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian, Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi · 发表于：BMC Nursing · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1186/s12912-024-02124-3 · 被引用次数：7 · 研究领域：Nursing education and management、Cardiac Health and Mental Health、Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

BACKGROUND: The wounded healer concept refers to healthcare providers who, in the past, have had similar experiences to those of their clients and now draw on these challenging experiences to assist their clients. This study explored the positive traits of nurses with chronic cardiovascular diseases who transitioned to wounded healers. METHODS: A qualitative content analysis study was conducted within hospitals in Tehran, Iran, between November 2023 and March 2024. Sampling was conducted using a purposive sampling method in accordance with the study objectives and inclusion criteria. The data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Twenty-three participants, comprising 16 females and 7 males, participated in the interviews. Data analysis was conducted by employing a qualitative content analysis approach, including creating codes, subcategories, generic categories, and main categories. MAXQDA v20 software was utilized to facilitate the analysis process. RESULTS: The data analysis revealed one main category that aligned with the research question: the positive traits of a wounded healer nurse, consisting of three generic categories: (1) traits related to interpersonal and professional relationships; (2) traits related to the professional dimension; and (3) traits related to the personal dimension. wounded healer nurses demonstrate positive traits that enhance patient care. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study have important implications for nursing pr...