Using Grounded Theory In Nursing

Author: Rita Sara Schreiber and Phyllis Noerager Stern Series: Springer

Presents grounded theory as the research method of choice for nurses seeking to find out how people cope with existing or potential health challenges. This book offers broad coverage of method, background, philosophical roots, and directions for grounded theory in nursing.

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"This uniformly fine book extends and intensifies the dialogue about grounded theory and nursing.... well-designed, well-crafted, and accessible."--Sally A. Hutchinson, PhD, RN, FAAN"...the torch has been passed to a new generation of grounded theorists.... The editors have assembled chapters by many of the best-known scholars in North America."--Sandra P. Thomas, PhD, RN, FAANWhat is grounded theory? How is it done? When is it most appropriate to use? Grounded theory can be the research method of choice for nurses seeking to find out how people cope with existing or potential health challenges. This book offers broad coverage of method, background, philosophical roots, and new directions for grounded theory in nursing.

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"This uniformly fine book extends and intensifies the dialogue about grounded theory and nursing... well-designed, well-crafted, and accessible." - Sally A. Hutchinson, PhD, RN, FAAN "...the torch has been passed to a new generation of grounded theorists... The editors have assembled chapters by many of the best-known scholars in North America." - Sandra P. Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN"

About the Author

Rita Sara Schreiber, RN, DNS, is an Associate Professor at he School of Nursing, University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.Phyllis Noerager Stern, DNS, FAAN, NAP, holds the position of Professor and Glenn Irwin, Jr., MD Research Scholar at eh School of Nursing and a joint appointment in Women’s Studies at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana.

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"This uniformly fine book extends and intensifies the dialogue about grounded theory and nursing... well-designed, well-crafted, and accessible." Sally A. Hutchinson, PhD, RN, FAAN ..".the torch has been passed to a new generation of grounded theorists... The editors have assembled chapters by many of the best-known scholars in North America." Sandra P. Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN What is grounded theory? How is it done? When is it most appropriate to use? Grounded theory can be the research method of choice for nurses seeking to find out how people cope with existing or potential health challenges. This book offers broad coverage of method, background, philosophical roots, and new directions for grounded theory in nursing.