Using conceptual triangulation to develop an integrated model of the symptom experience of acute rejection after lung transplantation.
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.
De Vito Dabbs
Annette
A
School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. ajdst42@pitt.edu
Hoffman
Leslie A
LA
Swigart
Valerie
V
Happ
Mary Beth
MB
Iacono
Aldo T
AT
Dauber
James H
JH
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