... their illness. The phenomenology approach was used to collect and analyze the data. Findings Three themes emerged from the findings of the study; the unpredictable course of the illness, compliance amid uncertainty and uncertainty of information about their illness. This study provides an essential overview...

... a phenomenological approach, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 homeless women recruited through a drop-in day shelter and a winter emergency shelter. Findings – Analysis revealed being “cared for” was experienced within service provider encounters and is commensurate with widely...