Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a grounded substantive theory to describe the process involved in lesbian self-disclosure of sexual orientation in acute care settings. Philosophical Underpinning: The philosophical underpinning was grounded theory as described by Strauss and Corbin (1998).

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Author Details

Margaret Ruth Neese, PhD

Sigma Membership

Lambda Rho at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Lesbians, Patient Discrimination, Patient Care

Advisor

Sandra Walsh

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Barry University

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-06-10

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