Abstract
In this highly technical biomedical era, advances in diagnosis and aggressive treatments have altered the survival age for many chronically ill people. What is the meaning of hope to people who have lived beyond their expected life span? The purpose of this study was to describe and interpret the meaning of hope in people who have beaten the odds of statistics. A Hermeutic-phenomenological design as informed by van Manen and influenced by Watson and Parse, guided and unfolded the meaning of hope for this population.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Kappa at-Large, Iota Alpha at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Chronic Illness, Social Connection, Long-term Survival
Advisor
Joan K. Magilvy
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Degree Year
1996
Recommended Citation
Tracy, Janet P., "The experience of hope for adults with cystic fibrosis" (2020). Dissertations. 26.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/26
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-06-19
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9710315; ProQuest document ID: 304365042. The author still retains copyright.