Abstract

A correlational embedded mixed method design was used for this study. A purposive sample of 205 critical care nurses (CCNs) provided quantitative data for the study. A focus group interview of five CCNs provided the qualitative data. The Moral Distress Scale (MDS), Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), and Medication Administration Error (MAE) Scale and demographics form were used to measure quantitative data.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3314987; ProQuest document ID: 304841315. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Jeanne Maiden, PhD, RN, CNS-BC

Sigma Membership

Zeta Mu at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Patient Care, Critical Care Environments, Mental Health, Quality of Life

Advisor

Cynthia Connelly

Second Advisor

Jane Georges

Third Advisor

Linda Urden

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of San Diego

Degree Year

2008

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-05-17

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