Abstract

The meanings of independence for nursing home residents were explored using qualitative research methods within the constructivist paradigm. Purposive sampling was used for selection of the interview site (church related, not-for profit nursing home, admitting Medicaid eligible residents) as well as selection of participants

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9738844; ProQuest document ID: 304370706. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Evelyn Jane Driver, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Pi Mu

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Independence in Elderly, Functional Ability in Elderly, Elder Care Implications

Advisor

Judy G. Orbolt

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Virginia

Degree Year

1997

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-07-10

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