Specific situation theory of the transition experience lived by people with intestinal ostomies and their families
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7979.4859Keywords:
Ostomy; Family; Nursing Care; Nursing Theory; Enterostomal Therapy; Nursing Models.Abstract
Objective: to develop a specific situational theory representative of the transition experience of people with intestinal ostomies and their families, based on Afaf Meleis’ Theory of Transitions. Method: theoretical study, guided by the theory-research-theory strategy and based on an integrative approach, which combines deductive and inductive strategies. In the deductive stage, the Theory of Transitions was listed to provide a conceptual structure and organize theoretical thinking. Inductive strategies involved conducting an integrative review, document analysis, and focus group development. Results: a specific situation theory was developed to describe and explain the transition experience of people with intestinal ostomies and their families, comprising seven concepts and 20 sub-concepts. The theoretical framework also includes relational statements, as well as a diagram representing its concepts and their interrelationships. Conclusion: the theory developed has the potential to guide and systematize nursing care for people with ostomies and their families, covering the different phases of the transition process.
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