Abstract
The grounded theory method was used to study the process of life support decision making in 16 families in a critical care setting. Semi-structured interview and observation techniques were employed to gather data from 30 family members.
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Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Life Support, Family Decision Making, Family Roles
Advisor
Ann Lyness
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Pittsburgh
Degree Year
1994
Recommended Citation
Swigart, Valerie A., "A study of family decision-making about life support using the grounded theory method" (2019). Dissertations. 1703.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1703
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-06-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9426722; ProQuest document ID: 304113723. The author still retains copyright.