Hope in homeless people: a phenomenological study

Experiences of homeless people in the health care delivery system: a descriptive phenomenological study.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this research is to understand the experiences of homeless people with the health care system. DESIGN A descriptive Phenomenological research design is used. Phenomenology is the philosophical underpinning of this research. SAMPLE The purposive sample consists of 15 homeless adults. METHOD Interviews were conducted, tape-recorded, transcribed, and then analyzed ...

Lived Experience of People With Acquired Disabilities (A Phenomenological Study)

Introduction: Acquired disability is a peculia phenomenon that can lead to different personal and social experiences. This phenomenon, which is caused accidentally, poses serious challenges to an independent person who was able to do his/her tasks and leads to different and deep experiences for the disabled person, family, and relatives. This study was to explore lived experience and the meanin...

Loneliness From the Perspectives of Elderly People: A Phenomenological Study

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of elderly people on loneliness. Methods & Materials: Hermeneutic interpretive phenomenology was selected as the research methodology, and a sample of thirteen elders undertook in-depth interview. Participants were asked for descriptions of their day-to-day lived experiences of loneliness. The data were analyzed using van ...

Inequalities and Social Exclusion among Homeless People: A Brazilian Study

Objective: Analyze the factors that form the basis of the ruptures separating homeless people from their social support networks, as well as to understand everyday living. Method: Qualitative ethnographic study, data collection consisted of open interviews about life stories and participants were 15 homeless people. Results: Participants were born in households whose past generations had alread...

Is there hope for the homeless?