Using conceptual triangulation to develop an integrated model of the symptom experience of acute rejection after lung transplantation

ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2004 Apr-Jun;27(2):138-49. doi: 10.1097/00012272-200404000-00007.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Graft Rejection / diagnosis*
  • Graft Rejection / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / nursing*
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Nursing Research / methods
  • Reproducibility of Results