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Research-based practice with women who have had miscarriages
1Department of Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. kswanson@u.washington.edu
Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 11, 2000
Summary
This study describes the experience of miscarriage and presents an empirically tested caring theory. The Miscarriage Model offers a framework for understanding women's responses, guiding sensitive clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Nursing Theory
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Miscarriage is a common yet often poorly understood event.
- Women's experiences of miscarriage can vary significantly.
- Existing clinical practice may not adequately address the emotional and psychological impact of miscarriage.