Abstract

This study investigated the caregiving experiences of family members who care for oxygen dependent adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A grounded theory design was used with a sample of 13 English speaking primarily non-urban caregivers who provided uncompensated care for oxygen dependent family members. Interviews using a semi-structured open ended interview guide were audiotaped and analyzed using constant comparative analysis to develop the caregiving model.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3282730; ProQuest document ID: 304742974. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Virginia A. Warner, PhD, MS, BSN, CNE, Interim Dean

Sigma Membership

Kappa Psi

Lead Author Affiliation

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Oxygen Dependency, Family Caregivers, Model Creation

Advisor

Anne Young

Second Advisor

Ann Malecha

Third Advisor

Peggy Landrum

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Texas Woman's University

Degree Year

2007

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-04-20

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