The work experiences in nursing homes among nurses: a qualitative research

Objective To explore the work experiences in nursing homes among nurses and to provide the referenced basis for managers to understand the needs of nurses and develop humanistic nursing management measures. Methods Descriptive phenomenological methodology was adopted in this study, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 9 nurses working in nursing homes. Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi′s phenomenological research method. Results Four themes were extracted including: heavy work tasks; high psychological pressure; strong demand in training; emotional experience of work. Conclusions Through in-depth interviews with 9 nurses working in nursing homes, we suggest that in order to promote the professional development of geriatric nursing, managers should change and update the concept of geriatric nursing and attach importance on professional study of nurse, and take appropriate intervention measures to lighten nurses' work pressure and adjust their bad mood, so as to arouse the enthusiasm of nurses. Finally, we can achieve the goal of stabilizing the nursing personnel and improving the quality of care in the nursing homes. Key words: Nursing homes; Nurses; Qualitative research