Persevering Through a Difficult Time During the SARS Outbreak in Toronto

摘要: The purpose of this study was to describe the experience persevering through a difficult time for patients, family members nurses, and allied health professionals during severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak. van Kaam’s phenomenological research method, with human becoming theory as theoretical perspective, used gather analyse data from 63 participants who agreed situation that illuminated their (either online or using voicemail system). Data gathering occurred in early April 2003 midst outbreak Toronto, Canada. finding structural definition, is dispiriting trepidation arising witnessing suffering. It smothering connectedness sequestering protection unsettling contentment emerges amid unburdening hope. sheds light on what important preparing possible future outbreaks...