Abstract
The aim of the present study was to explore and illuminate the meaning of advanced nursing caring for men with alcohol dependency, as narrated by the men themselves. Ten male patients were interviewed in-depth and data were subjected to a phenomenological-hermeneutic analysis. Caring meant having the opportunity to rest in a safe haven together with professional caregivers, to struggle for liberation from dependency, and to expand the life-sphere by starting to accept oneself and broaden social participation. The findings illuminate various patterns of masculinity and point to the importance for caregivers to be open to challenging stereotypical gender assumptions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 401-407 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Issues in Mental Health Nursing |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Nursing (30305)