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Gynaecological nursing.

A McQueen
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This paper shows how gynaecological nursing is perceived by nurses working in this specialism. To gain an emic perspective a qualitative study was conducted with 12 qualified nurses working in a gynaecological unit. Data were obtained by means of in-depth interviews and the use of paradigmatic cases. Analysis showed the nurses to identify many aspects to their work that could be shared with nursing in general. However, the specific nature of gynaecological nursing indicated a special focus on interpersonal work related to the private and sensitive nature of gynaecological disorders, with social, psychological and emotional implications for sexuality, reproduction, future life and relationships.

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CounselingEmotionsEmpathyFemaleGenital Diseases, FemaleGynecologyHumansNurse-Patient RelationsNursing ProcessPatient Education as TopicProfessional-Family RelationsRoleScotlandSexualitySpecialties, NursingTask Performance and AnalysisTeachingJournal ArticleMulticenter StudyResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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A McQueen. 1997. Gynaecological nursing.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.1997025767.x

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