Qualitative Research: Phenomenological Study of The Development of OHN From The Perspective of OHN Practitioners In Indonesia And OHN Diaspora

Abstract

Background: Nowadays, Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) has become a trending issue in Indonesia considering that many fellow nurses are aware of the job opportunities for nurses in Industry/Companies, considering the promising welfare and attractive benefits. 

Aim: this study is to explore deeply about development of Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) practitioners among Indonesia and Indonesian Diaspora.

Method: This study uses Qualitative research, an exploratory phenomenological study with 3 OHN practitioner participants from within and outside the country. The method of data collection is given a questionnaire with descriptive answers so that the element of participant opinion exploration can be conveyed, the questionnaire is given via WhatsApp with Essay answers to be more efficient and not interfere with the busyness of the participants as OHN practitioners.

Results: From the results of collecting participant answers, it was found that the OHN curriculum or courses in Indonesia and abroad are very different, abroad there are already their own courses and from the theoretical concept it is very applicable to practical conditions in the field, while in Indonesia it is far behind considering that there are no OHN courses that are not theoretically and practically applicable.

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is expected to be follow-up and collaboration between practitioners and academics so that synergy so that the development of OHN science can be relevant between OHN education and applicable practices without any elements of interest and prioritizing aspects of evidence-based practice.