Authors : Gyun-Young Kang, Youn-Sil Kim and Se-Jin Ju
Abstract: This study is a qualitative research conducted to explore the meaning of recovery of drug addicts in the use of focus group interview. Subjects in the study were 14 patients under medical treatment and custody in the organization N. Data have been collected from two groups where seven members belonged to each group in January, 2015 by performing focus group interview for two sessions on each group. Open coding by Strauss and Corbin was utilized for data analysis categorizing the significant areas. According to the results of the study 3 categories and 6 sub-categories were derived. Meaning of recovery of drug addicts was shown by looking at reality from the past, overcoming the extreme obstacles and preparing for the future. Therefore, this study is intended to contribute to seek for nursing approach in maintaining and managing recovery with positive interaction with family members and society through the meaning of recovery of drug addicts.
Gyun-Young Kang, Youn-Sil Kim and Se-Jin Ju, 2017. Meaning of Recovery of Drug Addicts: Focus Group Study. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12: 3505-3511.