title: Triangulation reveals theoretical linkages and outcomes in a nursing intervention study.
abstract: CNSs ROUTINELY GIVE psychosocial support to patients dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Yet few studies discuss theoretical aspects of psychosocial support. The purpose of this paper is to report results of a study using an efficacy-enhancing intervention given to 49 patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Analysis of qualitative data revealed (1) linkages of a supportive psychosocial intervention with the theoretical basis of the study and (2) outcomes not apparent in statistical analysis of the hypothesis-testing study. Interventions were based on Orem's self-care framework and Bandura's description of sources of efficacy expectations. Data triangulation to identify areas where previous findings had not revealed interpretations provided a different perspective on the same phenomena and led to revisions in further study. Implications for CNS practice and research are discussed.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Lev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000592:standards*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support