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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- Background: Republic D’Haiti is a Caribbean island that occupies the western one third of the island of Hispaniola between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Haiti remarkably has the highest incidence of cerebrovascular disease in the Caribbean with hemorrhagic stroke occurring most frequently. Stroke can lead to several types of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. The current disquieting social, economic, and environmental conditions in Haiti have made life there arduous, even for the able bodied. Rural Haitians, living with stroke-related disabilities, face unique post-stroke challenges due to their likely isolation, low socioeconomic status, and limited access to health and rehabilitation services. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological inquiry is to explore the lived experience of rural Haiti residents living with stroke-related disabilities. The study will give voice to this vulnerable group, and possibly illuminate ways in which their post stroke wellness and rehabilitation needs can be met. Philosophical underpinning: A qualitative approach, using van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology will be used. Methods: Purposive and snowball sampling will be used to select participants living with stroke-related disabilities. Data collection will be conducted using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Data analysis will include describing, interpreting, and reflective textual writing consistent with van Manen’s analytic processes. Results: The results of this study recognized four core themes: a) Awakening, b) Undiscerning, c) Transitioning, and d) Managing. These four themes are related to each other and are the researcher’s conceptual representation of the lived experience of rural Haitians managing cerebrovascular disease-related disabilities. The data displayed personalized declarations from each participant relating to each theme. Conclusion: The course of interpretive analysis comprised of looking at the findings related to each theme in a great perspective and drawing a significant conclusion from them regarding the lived experience the lived experience of Rural Haitians. This investigation emphasized the importance of a transitive perspective in rural Haiti residents living with cerebrovascular disease related disabilities.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 186-208).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Judith L. Seme. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC388.5.S46 2018_SemeJudith ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC388.5.S46 2018 ( lcc )
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