Decay, Transformation, and Growth: Meaning-Making Processes of Patients With Acute Leukemia Within the First Year After Diagnosis or Relapse
Constantina Papadopoulou, PhD, MSc, BSN, RN; Bridget Johnston, PhD, RN; and Markus Themessl-Huber, PhD
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.e73-e81
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To explore the processes through which patients construct their meanings of acute leukemia (AL).
Research Approach: An exploratory design was employed using serial, in-depth interviews, guided by Smith's Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach.
Setting: Two inpatient hematology clinics in the United Kingdom.
Participants: 10 adult patients with AL.