[Grounded theory and nursing research].
Grounded theory is a methodology widely used in human and social sciences as well as nursing science. It is based on an inductive approach applied to data gathered in the field and which aims to offer an explanation of the phenomenon studied.The theorisation is a preliminary stage enabling care procedures to be developed and to be tested through research, with the aim of acting positively on the phenomenon.
Départment des Sciences Infirmières et Paramédicales, EHESP Rennes-Sorbonne, Paris Cité, Rennes Cedex. deboutc@aol.com
Christophe
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Debout
D006801:Humans; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009742:Nursing Theory