Abstract

Nursing is known to be an ethical and caring practice discipline, yet there is some evidence that nurses may have negative attitudes and behaviors towards persons with substance use disorders. Few nurses realize these undesirable attitudes and behaviors negatively impact the very patients they are caring for (Can & Tanriverdi, 2015). These attitudes and behaviors are also considered unprofessional and may place nurses in violation of the Nursing Code of Ethics (American Nurses Association, 2015).

The purpose of this qualitative constructivist grounded theory study is to develop a middle-range theory explicating the process of nurses caring for Substance Use Disorder patients. A substantive theory constructed from nurses' attitudes and behaviors may provide the framework needed to minimize the effects of stigmatization in the nursing care provided to this vulnerable and marginalized population. Philosophical Underpinnings: This qualitative constructivist grounded theory study will be guided by the philosophical underpinnings of symbolic interactionism and pragmatism.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 22624735; ProQuest document ID: 2322186264. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Suzan Blacher, PhD, RN, CARN, FIAAN, Associate Professor

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Lead Author Affiliation

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Substance Use Disorders, Perceptions, Stigmatization, Addiction, Behaviors and Attitudes

Advisor

Jessie M. Colin

Second Advisor

Mary Colvin

Third Advisor

Claudette R. Chin

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Barry University

Degree Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-03-18

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