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Abstract

This thesis presents a phenomenological exploration of the meanings
and experiences of home infusion therapy from the consumer
perspective. Using a phenomenological research methods (as
described by van Manen 1990), the study draws on the stories of five
people who are recipients of home infusion therapy. Through semi
structured interviews the participants in this study describe what this
experience has been like. A discussion of themes has been structured
according to the everyday experiences of home infusion. The
participants describe a process that includes: 'the journey home' and
'having a life'. The impetus of this work is to heighten nurse's
understandings and awareness of home infusion therapy from the
consumer perspective.

Item Type:	Thesis - Coursework Master
Authors/Creators:	Breier-Mackie, Sarah Jane
Keywords:	Home drug infusion therapy, Home care services
Copyright Holders:	The Author
Copyright Information:	Copyright 1997 the Author - The University is continuing to endeavour to trace the copyright owner(s) and in the meantime this item has been reproduced here in good faith. We would be pleased to hear from the copyright owner(s).
Additional Information:	Thesis (MN)--University of Tasmania, 1998. Includes bibliographical references
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