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The Impact of the 9-21 Earthquake Experiences of Taiwanese Nurses as Rescuers
No full text(English): The powerful earthquake of September 21, 1999 wrought incalculable havoc on lives and properties in Taiwan . Although the scars of the earthquake can never be erased, the calamity can lead to a more full understanding of the experiences, perceptions and reflections of nurses involved directly in post-rescue situations. The purpose of this study was to compare the impacts of rescue experiences on Taiwanese female and male nurses who worked as rescuers following the earthquake of 21 September. A purposive sample of 46 nurses (40 women, 6 men) (mean age 26) who worked in a renowned hospital with a reputation for high quality of emergency care in Northern Taiwan was obtained. Data were collected by in- depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed by a unique mode of between- method triangulation. The majority of the subjects (38 female, 6 male) reported various impacts from their rescue experiences. They are: (a) recognition of the impermanence of life and wishing to lead a more significant life (32 female, 3 male); (b) more caring relationships with others and for their homeland (19 female, 5 male); (c) a clearer concept of disaster care (19 female, 4 male); (d) a better appreciation of the value of nursing and their own self-worth (11 female, 3 male); (e) enhanced knowledge of the survivors’ needs (3 female); and( f) enhanced ability to identify the factors hindering rescue operations (1 female, 2 male). However, one female nurse complained of having been bothered by feelings of fear of earthquake disasters resulting from her rescue experience. Rescue experiences help to strengthen most Taiwanese nurses’ professional competency, reinforce their commitment to nursing, and lead them to have positive life goals. The relative weight of the impacts for male and female nurses were somewhat different. The vulnerability of nurses, which was manifested in the post-rescue stage, requires attention and long-term follow-up. A comprehensive and organized pre- rescue training program which recognizes the need to care for both acute and chronic post-disaster conditions, along with spiritual care for the survivors, as well as a “ disaster reduction” course for health professionals are suggested
Comparison on Bereavement Adjustment of Elderly Taiwanese Widows with Intrinsic or Extrinsic Religious Affiliations
No full textTaiwanese Nurses' Most Unforgettable Rescue Experiences in the Disaster Area after the 9-21 Earthquake in Taiwan
No full textThe purpose of this study was to reveal the most unforgettable rescue experiences of nurses at the central site of the 921 Taiwan earthquake during the crucial early recovery stage-the first 72h. A purposive sample of 46 nurses was obtained (40 women and 6 men, with an average age of 28). Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed by content analysis. The negative aspects of most unforgettable experiences reported by 87% of the subjects were primarily: (a) the prevalence of psychoneurotic syndromes (50%); (b) the severe destruction of geographic treasures (43%); (c) the buried-alive bodies of whole families or village populations (33%); (d) inadequate care for the children and teenagers that were left homeless (22%); (e) deterioration of the condition of patients with chronic health problems (15%); and (f) manifestation of the greedy or selfish nature of human beings (13%). Still 76% of the subjects reported the following positive aspects of their rescue experiences: (a) feeling rewarded from helping others (43%); (b) being deeply touched by residents' mutual support (33%); and (c) the good attitude and tangible help given by other health professionals (15%). This study highlights a need for long - term follow-up and attention of these nurse rescuers in the post-rescue stage. The implementation of a well designed " disaster reduction" course for the health professionals was also encouraged. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved
A Lecture on Spiritual Care for Patients in Critical Care Units: Taiwanese Nurses' Appraisal
No full textDevelopment of a Culturally Competent Spiritual Care Teaching Program for Taiwanese Nurses
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Preparation and structure studies of monomeric and dimeric [bis(diphenylphosphino)pentane]tricarbonyliron(0)
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ir Koo Siu Ling de eerste vrouwelijke ingenieur luchtvaart en ruimtevaarttechniek in Nederland
No full textDe eerste vrouw die afstudeerde aan onze faculteit – die destijds ‘Vliegtuigbouwkunde’ heette – was Koo Siu Ling. Ze was een buitenlandse student uit Indonesië van Chinese afkomst. Toen ze zich aanmeldde voor de opleiding vliegtuigbouwkunde haalde dat zowel in Nederland als in Indonesië de krant. Ze begon met haar studie in 1956, toen ze 16 jaar was.Aerospace Structures & Material
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