A Study on Counseling Experiences of Nurses of Infertility Centers Using a Qualitative Research Method

Abstract

Purpose: This study explored the counseling experience of infertility nurses using in depth interview.Methods: The study participants included nurses of infertility centers located “Seoul” city, Korea. The data collection involved fieldwork in nursing at the infertility center of 2 hospitals. Data were analyzed using text analysis and qualitative research was conducted to analyzed the data.Results: The analysis yielded four essential themes: (1) therapeutic communication, (2) identifying the problem of infertile patients and proceeding consultation, (3) professional image and polite attitude, and (4) counseling relaxed comfortably.Conclusion: Infertility nurses’ counseling experience is directed toward the development of an infertility counseling model.