Exploring Awareness of a Palliative Approach: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study

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dc.contributor.advisorRaffin Bouchal, Shelley
dc.contributor.authorTellier, Leah
dc.contributor.committeememberReay, Gudrun
dc.contributor.committeememberShantz, Heather Davison
dc.date2018-11
dc.date.accessioned2018-10-05T18:47:47Z
dc.date.available2018-10-05T18:47:47Z
dc.date.issued2018-09-17
dc.description.abstractChronic diseases are the leading cause of death in Canada. Advanced cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, and advanced dementia are life-limiting conditions that would benefit from a palliative approach to care. There is minimal Canadian literature that explores healthcare providers’ knowledge and awareness of introducing a palliative approach for patients living with chronic disease. This thesis outlines a qualitative study using grounded theory methodology, to explore the knowledge, perspectives, and beliefs of healthcare professionals who care for individuals with chronic life-limiting illness. In this study, interviews were conducted to explore healthcare professionals’ understanding of a palliative approach to care, available resources, and their beliefs about introducing a palliative approach earlier in the illness trajectory for patients living with chronic disease. Data was collected and analyzed using constructivist grounded theory methodology. Findings from this study have determined the need for increased awareness of a palliative approach for patients living with chronic disease as well as the resources available for physicians and nurses to make appropriate referrals for patients who would benefit from early palliative care initiatives. In addition, the long-term objective is to decrease the amount of Emergency Department visits and acute care admissions as well as improve quality of life for patients living with chronic disease by increasing access to community palliative care resources through early referral.en_US
dc.identifier.citationTellier, L. (2018). Exploring Awareness of a Palliative Approach: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/33123en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/33123
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/108771
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.facultyNursing
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.classificationNursingen_US
dc.titleExploring Awareness of a Palliative Approach: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineNursing
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Nursing (MN)
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