scholarly journals EXPERIENCE OF FAMILIES FACING CANCER IN PALLIATIVE CARE

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cínthia Cristina Oliveski ◽  
Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini ◽  
Silvana Bastos Cogo ◽  
Franciele Roberta Cordeiro ◽  
Fernanda Cristóvão Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Illness Experience ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Substantive Theory ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Constant Comparative Method

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the experience of families facing cancer in palliative care of one of its members. Method: this is a qualitative research based on the theoretical-methodological framework of Grounded Theory. Six families participated, totaling 15 people. Data were collected from January to December 2019 in the homes of families in a municipality in southern Brazil, through an in-depth interview with the construction of a genogram. Analysis followed the constant comparative method steps: open, selective and theoretical coding. Results: the concepts discovering cancer; suffering with the reality imposed by the illness; preparing to face illness; deciding on treatment; facing the finitude of life, they are part of the central category “Living one day at a time”, which symbolically defines families’ experiences. The substantive theory elaborated shows that the definitions, actions and strategies adopted by families, in family dynamics and in interpersonal interactions, along a trajectory that culminates in the terminality of a relative’s life, is permeated by hope maintenance. Conclusion: throughout the illness experience, families promote changes in their daily lives and in family dynamics, undergoing adaptations and using their internal strengths in an attempt to re-establish the balance prior to the disease. Families live with uncertainty about the future, but it is the hope that drives them to live one day at a time.

scholarly journals Theoretical sampling process in a Straussian Grounded Theory study

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayckel da Silva Barreto ◽  
Bruna Sodré Simon ◽  
Veronica Francisqueti Marquete ◽  
Rebeca Rosa de Souza ◽  
Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Substantive Theory ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
Sampling Process ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
The Family ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Depth Study

ABSTRACT Objetive: Describing the theoretical sampling process in the development of a Grounded Theory based on the Straussian strand. The objective of the field research, used as an example, was to develop a substantive theory, based on the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism, about the perceptions and experiences of patients, family members, and health professionals regarding the presence of the family during emergency care. Method: In the theoretical sampling, 42 participants were recruited, divided into nine sample groups, constituted based on the constant comparative method. Results: The description of this example allowed to identify how theoretical sampling guided data collection, which occurred through the in-depth study of concepts and the search for answers to questions arising from the data. Final Considerations: It is expected that the readers find subsidies to understand how theoretical sampling is conducted in a Grounded Theory study, based on the Straussian strand, and thus be able to apply it.

scholarly journals Faktor Individual dan Struktural pada Kepuasan Kerja Bidan Era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-530
Author(s):  
Amalia Raafiah
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Interview Guide

Abstrak Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional telah berjalan kurang lebih empat tahun, namun Praktik Mandiri Bidan yang bekerjasama dengan BPJS Kesehatan di Kota Semarang mengalami penurunan, pada tahun 2017 sebanyak 95 PMB dan menurun menjadi 85 PMB di tahun 2018. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor individual dan struktural pada kepuasan kerja bidan era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei s.d. Juli tahun 2018 di Kecamatan Ngaliyan, Kota Semarang, jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan teknik pengambilan data menggunakan teknik wawancara mendalam. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 7 orang dengan 4 orang informan utama dan 3 orang informan triangulasi. Instrumen yang digunakan diantaranya panduan wawancara mendalam, alat perekam dan buku catatan. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode perbandingan tetap. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa faktor individual pada kepuasan kerja bidan adalah nature of work, pencapaian nilai dan motivasi, sedangkan faktor struktural pada kepuasan kerja bidan adalah supervisi, rekan kerja, komunikasi dan keadilan. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah tingkat kepuasan kerja bidan cukup puas pada era JKN.   Abstract Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional has been running for at least four years, but Independent Practices Midwife who collaboration with BPJS Kesehatan in Semarang City has declined, from 95 IPM in 2017 to 85 IPM in 2018. The objective of this research was to figure out individual and structural factors of Midwife’s job satisfaction in Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional era. This research was occurred on May until July 2018 in Ngaliyan Sub-district, Semarang City, this research was a case study with descriptive qualitative research using in-depth interview technique. Informants in this study amounted to 7 people with 4 main informants and 3 triangulation informants. The instrument used was an in-depth interview guide, a tape recorder and a notebook. Data were analyzed with constant comparative method. Result showed that individual factors of midwife’s job satisfaction were nature of work, value attainment and motivation, and structural factors of midwife’s job satisfaction were supervision, co-worker, communication and equity. Conclusion of this research was a phase of midwifes’s job satisfaction were enough in JKN era.  

A Retrospective Thematic Analysis of Patient, Family, and Staff Creative Art Tiles Developed on a Tertiary Palliative Care Unit

2020 ◽  
pp. 104990912093583
Author(s):  
Andrew Collins ◽  
Sandy Ayre ◽  
Tiffany Brulotte ◽  
Kim Crowe ◽  
Cheryl Nekolaichuk
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Palliative Care Unit ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Creative Art ◽  
Phase Evaluation

Objectives: Clinical use of the creative arts in palliative care is well established, yet there are few evaluation studies of these programs. Methods: In this first phase of a 3-phase evaluation of a creative arts program entitled “Tile Tales,” we conducted a retrospective thematic analysis of 85 painted tiles and accompanying stories that were publically displayed on a tertiary palliative care unit. Each story was independently coded, using content analysis. Themes were derived through consensus, using the constant comparative method. Results: Tiles were created by staff (n = 36, 42%), family (n = 32, 38%), patients (n = 9, 11%), or patients and family (n = 8, 9%). Six major themes emerged from the artwork: “Spirituality,” “Relationships,” “Journey,” “Story,” “Symbolism,” and “Paradox.” Significance of Results: These results illustrate how the creative arts can support the expression of diverse palliative care experiences, for patients, their families and palliative care staff, when words alone may not suffice.

Tempered Dreams

Affilia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-373
Author(s):  
Ashley-Marie V. Hanna ◽  
Debora Ortega
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Mexican Immigrants ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mexican Origin ◽  
First Generation Immigrants ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Constant Comparative Method

This research study explores the experience of first-generation immigrants of Mexican origin living in Denver, CO. Seven Mexican immigrants described their experiences through an in-depth interview process. The data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. The process described by the participants reflects ambivalence about living in the United States. This ambivalence stems from a conflict between their beliefs that the United States is the land of opportunity and their experiences of being unable to access opportunities because of their identity as immigrants—regardless of immigration status.

Non-custodial grandparent caregiving in Chinese families: implications for family dynamics

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Leung ◽  
Barbara Fung
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Chinese Families ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Custodial Care ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Grandparent Caregiving ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the needs and experiences of Chinese families where grandparents were involved in the non-custodial care of their grandchildren. Design/methodology/approach – In total five grandparent focus groups and three parent focus groups were conducted. The data were analysed using the constant comparative method. Findings – Though most grandparents enjoyed their grandparent roles, there were differences in the perception of the grandparent role between grandparents and parents. Both grandparents and parents reported intergenerational conflicts on the management of the grandchildren, which was distressing for both parties. Practical implications – It was suggested that grandparent training programmes might be a viable strategy to support families. Originality/value – The study provided insights into family dynamics in the context of grandparent caregiving, child development, as well as children's services.

scholarly journals Inquiry-based Learning in English Teaching at a Candidate School of IB PYP: Implementation and Benefits

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Heppy Mutammimah ◽  
Dewi Rochsantiningsih ◽  
Abdul Asib
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Primary Years Programme

This paper aimed to investigate the implementation of inquiry-based learning (IBL) in English teaching at candidate school of International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in Surakarta and explore the benefits of its implementation in English teaching. Three English teachers at a candidate school of IB PYP in Surakarta participated in this study and they were chosen purposively. This research employed a qualitative approach and emphasized on a case study. The techniques for collecting data comprised in-depth interview and observation. The collected data were analyzed by the researchers through Constant Comparative Method (CCM). The results revealed that the implementation of inquiry-based learning in English teaching in this school used Bruce and Davidson's view and some features of IBL. That cycles involved asking, investigating, creating, discussing and reflecting. And the benefits of this method in English teaching based on IB PYP were 1) the teachers can create meaningful activities for the students, 2) teaching and learning were student-centered, 3) the students learn through language and get endurable understanding, and 4) it promotes students ’skills and attitude at teamwork.

Linking Trajectories of Illness and Dying

2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin L. Olson ◽  
Janice M. Morse ◽  
Jane E. Smith ◽  
Maria J. Mayan ◽  
David Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Physical Deterioration ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Constant Comparative ◽  
New Phase

Despite the large number of theories regarding illness and dying, there is an absence of theoretical work that follows the trajectory from the onset of illness to death. This qualitative study expanded the illness constellation model to include the experience of dying. Following unstructured interviews with 41 individuals (15 ill individuals receiving palliative care, 13 family members of individuals receiving palliative care, and 13 palliative care nurses), data were transcribed and analyzed using NUD*IST 4.0 and the constant comparative method. Until they begin to experience rapid physical deterioration, the response of individuals receiving palliative care to illness is remarkably similar to the experience of other ill individuals. As the ability to maintain self-integrity is lost, however, ill individuals enter a new phase (enduring to die), characterized by progressive withdrawal, not previously outlined in the illness constellation model.

scholarly journals Health Concerns of Perimenopausal Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Pen-Hsin Hou ◽  
Lee-Ing Tsao
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Perimenopausal Women

BackgroundPracticing perimenopausal health promotion is an important key stage for the healthy life of the coming elderly. However, there are few studies conducted on these women's subjective health concerns. Getting insight into their health concerns can help women implement their own health promotion lives.AimsThe goal is to generate data from the in-depth interview for perimenopausal women based on their perceptions, beliefs, values, and feelings regarding perimenopausal women’s subjective health concerns.Methods:The qualitative research by using content analysis was applied. In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 perimenopausal women with a mean age of 51.31 years. The constant comparative method was used to analyze the interview data.ResultsTwo themes and their subthemes were identified: (a) “Evaluating Health” - “Suspecting a menopausal disease or illness”, “Easily feel tired, lack energy, and feel not as strong as before”, “Worried about my abnormal physiological data” and (b) “Remaining Young” – “Worried that I lost my female characteristics and reproductive function”, “Weight loss is the focus of life, but it is not easy to achieve.”Conclusion“Evaluating Health” and “Remaining Young” are two health concerns for perimenopausal women. It is crucial for health providers to advocate these two concerns as slogans for perimenopausal health promotion women.

scholarly journals Life stories of caregivers looking after a child with autism in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-194
Author(s):  
Dung Thi Nguyen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life Stories ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Psychological Consultation ◽  
Life Story Interview ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aimed to explore how autistic children form the lives of people who were raising them through life stories shared by caregivers. The research participants included 11 Vietnamese caregivers who were taking care of children diagnosed with autism. A preliminary interview prior to the study was conducted to determine caregivers who would participate in the research and in-depth interviews were carried out with volunteer caregivers. To determine aspects of life stories that shape caregivers’ lives, the study implemented the "Life Story Interview" list. Grounded theory and the constant comparative method, effective research strategies were used to collect and analyze the data. Interviews were conducted in the Vietnamese language. As a result, 6 broad categories of themes were identified related to caregivers’ life stories: (1) psychological consultation, (2) emotions, (3) worries, (4) duties, (5) essential virtues, and (6) hopes. Analyses exposed that although caregivers whose children were autistic underwent a wide range of challenges in their daily lives and had concerns for the future of children, they did a big shot to reorganize their family lives, required themselves highly, and never stopped hoping for a better life.

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