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• Published in: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 54; no. 54; pp. 594 - 606
• Main Authors: 전미경, 최수정, 한지은, 권은경, 박정희, 김정혜, Jeon, Mi-Kyeong, Choi, Su Jung, Han, Ji Eun, Kwon, Eun Kyung, Park, Jeong Hee, Kim, Jeong Hye
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 01.11.2024
• ISSN: 2005-3673; 2093-758X
• DOI: 10.4040/jkan.24069

Purpose: This study aimed to understand and describe the experiences of patients and their families who have received medical services from advanced practice nurses in tertiary general hospitals in Korea. Methods: Data were collected through four focus group interviews with 20 patients and their families who had received medical services from advanced practice nurses for more than six months at four tertiary hospitals from November 29 to December 28, 2023. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The four themes extracted from the experiences of patients and their families were as follows: unfamiliar medical personnel encountered during the treatment process, healthcare professionals who exhibited excellence, companions to light my way through the tunnel of illness, and an advanced practice nurse system that must be activated urgently. Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that patients and their families view the care provided by advanced practice nurses as excellent, reliable, and holistic. Research suggests that advanced practice nurses are valuable healthcare professionals in team-based care. The findings suggest that hospitals should utilize an advanced practice nurse system to improve patient outcomes and ensure the quality of care.