title: Generating theory from the client's experience of same day laparoscopic sterilisation.
abstract: A grounded theory methodology was used to generate theory about the experiences of women undergoing laparoscopic sterilisation in a day surgery unit. Theories were developed on the role of client education in relieving anxiety, and the importance of privacy in all stages of client care. The grounded theory approach offered a client-centered model for day surgery planning.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW, 2480. jstevens@scu.edu.au
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: van de Moretel
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Leighton
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019990:Perioperative Care; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires