title: The client's view of hospitalization during pregnancy.
abstract: The thoughts and feelings expressed by the prenatal hospitalized client are important considerations for care, yet few investigations of this subject have been reported. A qualitative study using descriptive exploratory methods (a questionnaire and tape recorded interview) addressed these questions using a phenomenological approach. The sample comprised 11 women at 26-38 weeks' gestation. Results revealed experiences of loneliness, boredom, and powerlessness. The findings imply that the emotional needs of this particular group may not be met by current nursing interventions.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Loos
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Julius
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006694:Holistic Health; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology*; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000523:psychology