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Using the Roy Adaptation Model to explore the dynamics of quality of life and the relationship between lung transplant candidates and their caregivers

Using theory to support nursing research may be considered superfluous by some authors, yet a theoretical framework provides structure and consistency to a research study. This article presents the use of the Roy Adaptation Model within the theoretical framework underpinning an investigation of quality of life as perceived by lung transplant candidates and their caregivers. Each step of the research process is identified in this article and the link to the theoretical framework is demonstrated. The use of nursing frameworks to guide research strengthens the theoretical framework itself and also adds another dimension to the body of nursing knowledge.

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Additional Titles
Advances in Nursing Science

Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
0161-9268, 0161-9268
Resource Database
British nursing index bni - exported on 8/7/2016
Publication Year
2007
Issue Number
3
Volume Number
30
Start Page
266-274
Language
English