Abstract

Qualitative grounded theory study was to understand nurses' perceptions of care that supports patients' dignity during hospitalization at the end of life, and to propose a theoretical foundation consistent with these perceptions as a guide to practice.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Barbara Crump

Author Details

Barbara Crump, PhD, University of Phoenix, VA New Jersey Health Care System, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Omicron

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Dignity Care, Enhancing Dignity, Nurse Perceptions

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Exploring Nurses' Perceptions of Dignity During End-of-Life Care

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Qualitative grounded theory study was to understand nurses' perceptions of care that supports patients' dignity during hospitalization at the end of life, and to propose a theoretical foundation consistent with these perceptions as a guide to practice.