title: Using conceptual triangulation to develop an integrated model of the symptom experience of acute rejection after lung transplantation.
abstract: The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive model of the symptom experience associated with the development of acute rejection after lung transplantation by integrating the findings from a theory-testing quantitative study that explored the physiologic aspects and a theory-generating qualitative study that explored the interpretive aspects. Findings from the multimethod studies were integrated using conceptual triangulation methods described by Foster (Adv Nurs Sci. 1997;20:1-12). The integrated model will guide the development of interventions to promote effective patterns of symptom recognition and reporting of acute rejection.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. ajdst42@pitt.edu
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Vito Dabbs
authors.forename: Leslie A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Swigart
authors.forename: Mary Beth
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Happ
authors.forename: Aldo T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Iacono
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Dauber
mesh_terms: D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results