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Cancer Pain Processes In The Hospice Caring Triad: A Grounded Theory Study, Olga Ehrlich

Doctoral Dissertations

The author conducted this constructivist grounded theory study to describe perceptions, behaviors, and communication that hospice caring triads engage in while managing cancer pain, specifically how these social processes can be assessed and used to improve poorly-controlled pain. Three hospice caring triads comprised of patients, family caregivers, and nurses along with one nurse-patient dyad, were recruited into this longitudinal qualitative study. Each group was observed during nursing visits. Triad and dyad members were individually interviewed. Nurses participated in a focus group and survey. The author used constant comparative methods of data analysis, including line-by-line gerund coding, theoretical codes from cancer …

Exploring The Balance: A Path Analysis Examination Of The Maintaining The Balance Model, Sheila Pennell

Doctoral Dissertations

Home is the desired site of care for most adults in the US (Eckert, Morgan & Swamy, 2004). The number of older adults who potentially require supportive care at home is rapidly growing. Our current healthcare infrastructure must evolve to accommodate the preference for homecare. This investigation will provide quantitative testing of a qualitatively-derived model called Maintaining the Balance (MTB) developed by Jacelon (2010). MTB describes the factors that drive a community-dwelling older adult’s ability to achieve OW in the home environment. Secondary analysis of data collected for the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) was utilized. Path …

An Integrative Review With Toolkit For Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia, Lea Grippin

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Background: The risk of burnout among caregivers of people with dementia is on the increase. Dementia is a progressive neuropsychiatric disorder affecting the cognitive function resulting in confusion and disorientation leading to greater demands on the caregiver which can lead to depression, social isolation, stress, worsening personal health, anxiety, fatigue, financial losses, and potential for abuse.

Methods: This project focused on creating a toolkit for nursing staff caring for patients with dementia followed by a presentation designed to provide options for caregiver support that can assist the caregiver in decreasing their feelings of stress and burnout. This included strategies …