Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the meaning, process, and consequences of nurse caring from the perspective of spinal cord injured (SCI) individuals while in rehabilitation. This study addressed the following research questions: (1) What is the meaning of nurse caring to SCI individuals in rehabilitation? (2) How is the process of developing a caring relationship perceived by SCI individuals during rehabilitation? (3) What are the consequences of nurse caring for SCI individuals in rehabilitation? The theoretical foundation of this study was synthesized from philosophical, ethical, feminist, and nursing literature.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9611618; ProQuest document ID: 304268708. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kathleen T. Lucke, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Delta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nurses Working in Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Patients, Perceptions of Care

Advisor

Mary Etta Mills

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Degree Year

1995

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-06

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