Relational Complexity in Pediatric Oncology Nursing: A Hermeneutic Inquiry

In this paper, I explore the fit of philosophical hermeneutics with understanding relational complexity in pediatric oncology nursing. I begin by introducing the applicability of philosophical hermeneutics to the practice of nursing and nursing research. I then contextualize pediatric oncology and...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:68f5d17d863a4305a95cbeceb421f6f92021-11-25T21:18:59ZRelational Complexity in Pediatric Oncology Nursing: A Hermeneutic Inquiry10.11575/jah.vi0.711181927-4416https://doaj.org/article/68f5d17d863a4305a95cbeceb421f6f92020-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/jah/article/view/71118https://doaj.org/toc/1927-4416 In this paper, I explore the fit of philosophical hermeneutics with understanding relational complexity in pediatric oncology nursing. I begin by introducing the applicability of philosophical hermeneutics to the practice of nursing and nursing research. I then contextualize pediatric oncology and offer my address of the topic of relational complexity in nurse-parent relationships within pediatric oncology contexts. In the second part of the paper, I draw connections between Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics and relational complexity by considering the significance of one’s relation to the other, conversation and self-disclosure, and the interpretation of friendship in nurse-parent relationships. I conclude the paper by briefly returning to how my research, guided by philosophical hermeneutics, might contribute to nursing practice.   Katie WebberUniversity of CalgaryarticlePhilosophy (General)B1-5802ENJournal of Applied Hermeneutics (2020)
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Relational Complexity in Pediatric Oncology Nursing: A Hermeneutic Inquiry
description In this paper, I explore the fit of philosophical hermeneutics with understanding relational complexity in pediatric oncology nursing. I begin by introducing the applicability of philosophical hermeneutics to the practice of nursing and nursing research. I then contextualize pediatric oncology and offer my address of the topic of relational complexity in nurse-parent relationships within pediatric oncology contexts. In the second part of the paper, I draw connections between Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics and relational complexity by considering the significance of one’s relation to the other, conversation and self-disclosure, and the interpretation of friendship in nurse-parent relationships. I conclude the paper by briefly returning to how my research, guided by philosophical hermeneutics, might contribute to nursing practice.  
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