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Feminist poststructuralism: a methodological paradigm for examining clinical decision-making.

Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0482, USA. cmae@umich.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Feminist poststructuralism offers a novel research approach to understand healthcare biases and improve nursing knowledge. This framework examines language and power to address gender disparities in patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Feminist Theory
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • Examines construction of meaning, power dynamics, and language in healthcare.
  • Identifies biases marginalizing women's health needs and contributing to disparities.
  • Aims to develop new knowledge regarding gender differences in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Present the philosophical framework of feminist poststructuralism.
  • Discuss its application as an innovative research approach in nursing.
  • Explore its implications for nursing knowledge development and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research paradigm.
  • Feminist poststructuralist theoretical lens.
  • Empirical exemplar: analysis of registered nurses' triage decisions in emergency departments.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachHealth Care and Public Health

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrates feminist poststructuralism as an alternative paradigm for studying clinical decision-making.
  • Highlights the influence of language and power in healthcare interactions.
  • Provides an empirical example of its application in nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • Feminist poststructuralism enhances understanding of gendered biases in healthcare.
  • This approach can inform nursing knowledge development and practice.
  • Contributes to addressing healthcare disparities for women.