Abstract

Atypical symptoms, multiple co-morbidities and a lack of public awareness make it difficult for older adults to know when to seek help for sepsis. Diagnosis delays contribute to older adults' higher sepsis mortality rates. This research describes patients' and caregivers' experiences with the symptom appraisal process, self-management strategies, provider-nurse-patient interactions, and barriers when seeking sepsis care.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10827400; ProQuest document ID: 2078958538. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Rebecca D. Hancock, PhD, RN, CNS, CCRC

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Older Adults, Sepsis, Caregivers, Symptom Appraisal Process, Self-Management Strategies, Help-Seeking Behaviors

Advisor

Janice Buelow

Second Advisor

Wendy R. Miller

Third Advisor

Kenzie Latham-Mintus

Fourth Advisor

JoAnn Brooks

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Indiana University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-03-23

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