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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Roy Adaptation Model"”.
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Development of a middle-range theory of caregiver stress from the Roy Adaptation Model
A theory of caregiver stress derived from Roy Adaptation Model was developed to examine the relationships among stimuli, coping mechanism and adaptive modes. The theory hypothesized that objective burden in caregiving would be the most important stimulus that leaded to perceived caregiver stress. …
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The parents' experience of living in the hospital with their sick infant : a phenomenological study
… and Learning to Deal with Hospitalisation. The Roy Adaptation Model (1984) was used to provide a second level of analysis. The Model demonstrated some applicability to the experiences of the participants in the study and showed commonalities with other human responses.
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Women of Faith: Adaptation of African American Women Breast Cancer Survivors
… this study was to gain an understanding of the adaptation experience of African American women breast cancer survivors. The African American women's perception of the influence of faith on the breast cancer survivorship experience was explored.</p> <p>This study utilized the directed qualitative …
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Patients' and caregivers' inside perspectives: living with a left-ventricular assist device as destination therapy
… alternative to transplant) was not explored. Roy's adaptation model provided a framework to guide an understanding of how participants adjusted and accepted living with destination therapy. A hermeneutic-phenomenology as described by van Manen was used to explore and describe the essence of …
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The Relationship between Marital Interdependence and Adaptation to Parenthood in Primiparous Couples
Using marital interdependence and adaptation to parenthood as exemplars of Roy Adaptation Model concepts of Interdependence and Role Function, this study investigated relationships between prenatal expectations and postpartum realities of marital interdependence, adaptation to parenthood, and …
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An Investigation of the Relationship Among Social Support, Motivation, Perceived Competence, and Pursuit of a Baccalaureate Degree Among Associate Degree Nurse Graduates
… among associate degree nurse graduates. The Roy Adaptation Model was used to guide the research design and Self-Determination Theory was used in the interpretation. A sample of 267 associate degree nurses who graduated from the City University of New York between 1997 and 2007 participated in …
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Associations of trauma, nightmares, and quality of life in urban african american adolescents
… quality of life in teens. </p> <p>Theory: The Roy Adaptation Model was used to conceptualize nightmares as focal stimuli reducing adaptation in teens. Nightmares may heighten memories of past trauma (contextual stimuli), and intensify PTSD. Sleep disruption impairs responses in physical and …
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"I AM THE CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP": MOTHER'S EXPERIENCES BALANCING GRADUATE EDUCATION AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
… affected their health and self-care. Using the Roy Adaptation Model, I searched for ways in which women balance their multiple roles. With this research, I aim to help these women in their efforts to be successful in school and in life. I utilized both individual interviews and a focus group. …
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A Pilot Intervention Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Guided Imagery (GI) to Reduce the Perception of Stress n Uncomplicated Twnin Pregnancies
… stress reduction techniques: guided imagery with Roy adaptation model as a conceptual structure.</p> <p>Background/Significance: Twin pregnancy can be associated with significant physical and emotional stress (Goldenbergh, 2002). There is substantial evidence that maternal stress is associated …
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The Experiences Of Black American Older Adults Managing Pain: A Nursing Ethnography
<p>Introduction: Pain can negatively affect quality of life for Black elders. They are less likely to report pain concerns and have voiced pain needs adequately met. To better understand the pain management experiences and concerns of Black elders, an ethnographic study was completed within an …