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040 _aFoundation University
_beng
_cFoundation University
_dFoundation University
050 _a(CoN-Nur) LG 221 D35 N87
_bA5 N87 2025 S26
100 _aSamson, Hazel Marie T.,
_eauthor
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245 0 0 _aThe live experiences of massage therapists with visual impairment /
_cby Hazel Marie T. Samson, Haziel Rose Violeta, Josephine Pitulan, and others.
260 _aDumaguete City :
_bFoundation University ;
_c2025.
264 _42025
300 _3volume
_aiii, 149 leaves :
_bill. (col.) ;
_c28 cm.
_fresource
336 _2rdacontent
_atext
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337 _2rdmedia
_aunmediated
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338 _3rdacarrier
_avolume
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502 _aUndergraduate thesis (BS in Nursing) -- Foundation University, 2025
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and appendices
520 _aAbstract Although some research had explored the professional lives of massage therapists who are visually impaired, studies remain limited--particularly within the Philippine context. Recognizing both the challenges and strengths faced by individuals in this field, the current research aimed to add to existing literature by giving voice to their personal and professional experiences. The study focused on the barriers they encountered, their strategies for coping, and how they developed trust with clients and built a sense of identity in their practice. It ultimately sought to foster inclusion, awareness, and support for this often underrepresented group in the wellness and healthcare sectors. This qualitative research adopted a phenomenological approach to investigate the lived experiences of massage therapists with visual impairments. Through in- depth interviews with practitioners from various settings and backgrounds, the study sought to understand how their visual condition influenced their professional roles and client relationships. Thematic analysis revealed key patterns, such as the enhancement of tactile perception as a strength, the critical role of social support systems, how they overcame stigma and built self-confidence over time. They still expressed a profound sense of meaning and fulfillment in their work. These findings underscored the adaptability and resilience of massage therapists with visual impairments and emphasized the need for inclusive educational and workplace frameworks within the complementary health profession.
650 _aMassage therapists
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_xPhilippines.
650 _aVisually impaired persons
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_xEmployment
_xPhilippines.
650 _aPeople with disabilities
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_xPhilippines
_xSocial conditions.
650 _aStudy skills—Psychological aspects.
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658 _aNursing Research 1 (2/1) :
_bPublic Administration, Master of ;
_cNUR 106
700 _aVioleta, Haziel Rose,
_eauthor.
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700 _aPitulan, Josephine,
_eauthor.
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700 _aCardenas, Charbes Bret Alfred C.,
_eauthor.
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700 _aLegaspi, Gerlyn B.,
_eauthor.
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700 _aCantos, Mariett Ann,
_eauthor.
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700 _aHayona, Shekinah May,
_eauthor.
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700 _aAbatayo, Ed Rechschield A.,
_eauthor.
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856 _3The Live Experiences of Massage Therapists with Visual Impairment-watermark
_uhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1qcDuHEXCnr0e5kBTbcgXVQkgWVuhNB9s/view?usp=sharing
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_hLG 221 D35 N87
_iA5 N87 2025 S26
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