title: Grounded theory: issues for research in nursing.
abstract: The grounded theory approach to research appears to be well suited to providing nurses with understanding of social behaviours so that they can enhance patient care Here, the author examines the principles of grounded theory and describes how the approach can influence the way that nurses practise.
authors.affiliation: City University, St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, London.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sheldon
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D012107:Research Design