title: A theoretical discussion about the clinical value of phenomenology for nurses.
abstract: This article develops a theoretical discussion related to the value of a phenomenological framework in contributing to contemporary nursing knowledge. Nursing is based on the understanding of patients' personal experiences and their responses to their illness. Phenomenological methodology utilizes the patient's own language to reflect meanings embedded in their health experience.
authors.affiliation: Australian & New Zealand College of Nurses and Mental Health Interuniversity Research Group, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia. kledward@healthcall.com.au
authors.forename: Karen-leigh
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Edward
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D020377:Self Efficacy