The structure of the perceived professional identity of Japanese public health nurses

Objective As health problems become more diverse and complicated, the way public health nurses (PHNs) work is changing. Research at the conceptual level of professional identity of PHNs is lacking. This study aimed to explore the structure of the perceived professional identity of Japanese PHNs. Des...

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Published in:Public health Nursing Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 220 - 227
Main Authors: Iwasaki, Riho, Kageyama, Masako, Nagata, Satoko
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.05.2018
Subjects:
Adult
Colleges & universities
community
Community development
Female
Health problems
Humans
identification
Identity
Japan
Male
Middle Aged
Municipalities
Nurse specialists
Nurses
Nurses, Public Health - psychology
Nurses, Public Health - statistics & numerical data
Professional identity
Professional practice
Public health
public health nurse
Qualitative Research
Roles
Social Identification
Japan
identification
qualitative research
public health nurse
community
Japan
ISSN:0737-1209, 1525-1446, 1525-1446
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Summary:Objective As health problems become more diverse and complicated, the way public health nurses (PHNs) work is changing. Research at the conceptual level of professional identity of PHNs is lacking. This study aimed to explore the structure of the perceived professional identity of Japanese PHNs. Design and Sample Grounded theory method was used. Twenty‐five PHNs in Japanese municipalities were participated in the study. Measurements Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. Results Three categories emerged: (1) providing support to the consulter directly, (2) working as a member of the administrative organization, and (3) working for all residents to improve community development. The modality of perceived professional identity showed interindividual and intraindividual differences and was either stable or unstable. The perceived professional identities coexisted, but there was a conflict between (1) and (2). Conclusion PHNs should be made aware of the three identities revealed in our study and the possibility of a conflict between identities. Moreover, to ensure working for all residents to improve community development, a population‐based approach to education is needed with cooperation of universities and clinical practice.
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ISSN:0737-1209
1525-1446
1525-1446
DOI:10.1111/phn.12395