Study of Changes of Narratives by Old Patients under Nursing Wherein Narrative Approach is Introduced

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of narrative approach introduced into nursing based on the changes of narratives by old patients. Narrative approach was made three times to five patients of ages of 67 to 80 with given themes and the development of their narratives was qualitatively analyzed. Results their negative reactions were always expressed as wavering variation in their narratives. Such turning points in their lives as moving from a hospital another and decision on the date of operation and such events entailing actual feelings of recovery as the removal of stitches caused their narratives to change into positive ones about concrete ways of living, the will to live, and so on. The old patients expressed their apparent and latent reactions to illness and aging as wavering variation by narrating repeatedly. Such variation always took place and their listeners picked up leads on how to support them. Narrative approach with characteristic themes and several chances to narrate proved effective in helping old patients to find concrete methods of solving problems and remove obstacles to psychological changes. This abstract was translated into English by the publisher or author.