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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: In the United States, nursing theorists have throughout times embraced the complex holistic nature of the human being and emphasized holistic care. However, conventional medicine has dominated current nursing practice while nurses report lack of knowledge regarding complementary and alternative care. This phenomenological study investigates the essence of the experience of nurses who practice integrative care. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of nurses who integrate Complementary and Alternative Modalities of Care (CAMC) in their nursing practice. Philosophical Underpinning: A qualitative approach that was guided by the hermeneutic phenomenological perspective of Max van Manen. Methods: A purposive sampling was used to select nurse participants for semi-structured interviews on the lived experience of nurses who practice integrating complementary and alternative modalities of care in their practice. Data collection was done through digital recording, transcription, and transcript verification. Data analysis included describing, interpreting, and reflective textual writing as guided by van Manen’s concept of hermeneutic phenomenology. Results: The four related themes: Transforming, revitalizing, balancing, and empowering emerged from the vivid lived stories of nurse participants who practice integrative care. Conclusions: This study gives an understanding of the intrinsic motivation, self-determination, and persistence of nurses who integrate CAMC in their daily lives and practice. This research evidences a healthier, more educated, and fulfilled nurse, based on adopting and practicing a philosophy of care that touches self, others and patients.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2015.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 179-197).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Nel B. Thomas. 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:
- RT42.T46 2015_ThomasNel ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RT42.T46 2015 ( lcc )
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