Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Sydney, Nepean, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references.

From the introduction: This investigation examines from a symbolic interactionist perspective, a case of spoiled identity - a segment of the physically disabled who find themselves subject to ostomatic status. Spoiled identity evolves when a person has had, or believes that he has had, the characteristics which normally define his presence in day to day interaction compromised. In these situations, the person is perceived by himself and/or others as possessing characteristics which are often negatively defined. Spoiled identity, as defined by self or others, often serves to create barriers in interaction between the bearer of the spoiled identity and various members of society.

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Thesis (M. Nurs.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007.

Thesis (Ed.D)--Teachers College, Columbia University, l988. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Elaine L. La Monica. Dissertation Committee: Michael L. O'Brien. Bibliography: leaves 162-173.

This study included three projects which investigated aspects of decision-making in a nursing context. The specific decision studied concerned selection of a long term management strategy for use by a patient with a newly fashioned colostomy. Literature reviewed reveals debate about the extent to which patients should participate in decisions about their health care, but ongoing work using the Autonomy Preference Index provides an argument for partnerships in decision-making between patients and health care professionals. This research contributed to the knowledge base in stomal therapy nursing, decision theory, collaborative practice in nusing, assessment of patient satisfaction and health communication theory. The clinical implications and applications of the findings are far reaching because of the pervasiveness of patient decision-making in nursing practice / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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