Publications by authors named "Miho Narama"
Self-development is a central developmental issue in adolescence, there are few studies describing the experiences related to the self in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We conducted semi-structural interviews with 14 adolescents with ASD and three with ADHD to describe the self. As a result of inductive continuous comparison analysis, three concepts "Interest in self and self-realization", "Intentionality and self-transformation", "Unrealized/unnoticed self" were generated.
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- The study investigates the decision-making processes of paediatricians when treating critically ill children and explores the associated psychosocial challenges they face.
- Using semi-structured interviews conducted between 2014 and 2015 with 15 experienced paediatricians, researchers identified various dilemmas related to patient care, including personal convictions and family dynamics.
- The findings reveal five key elements of decision-making dilemmas, which can be grouped into three main domains, emphasizing the need for support systems and structured education to help paediatricians make informed decisions for their patients.
Aim: To investigate the factors affecting the research productivity of young nursing faculty in Japan.
Methods: An online survey targeting young nursing scholars (aged ≤ 39 years) who were members of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science was conducted from October to November 2012. Of 1634 potential respondents, 648 completed the survey (39.
Background: Parents of children with incurable cancer face difficulties in making end-of-life decisions, and thus far, little research has been conducted on the thoughts and perceptions of these parents.
Purpose: The study aims to describe parental thoughts and perceptions when they hear that their child has incurable cancer.
Methods: Semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted with 23 parents who had lost children to cancer.