Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the environmental modification strategies used by family caregivers of chronically ill older people. The specific aims of the study were to describe: (1) the environmental modification strategies that family caregivers used; (2) why environmental modification strategies were effective; and (3) how caregivers changed their environmental strategies over time. A qualitative design using the methods of data analysis recommended by Miles and Huberman (1994) guided the research.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9911577; ProQuest document ID: 304390487. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Deborah H. Messecar, PhD, RN

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Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Observational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Caregivers' Techniques, Quality of Care, Family Dynamics

Advisor

Patricia G. Archbold

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Oregon Health Sciences University

Degree Year

1997

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-06-19

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