The Effect of Social Support on the Psychological Adaptation of an Individual receiving an Alternate Form of Nutrition Therapy

Author

Kristin J. Ladd, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

1999

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of social support on an individual's psychological adaptation to an alternate form of nutrition support. Betty Neuman's Systems Model provided the framework for this study. A descriptive correlational design was chosen for this study and data were collected using a questionnaire methodology. Proposed data analyses measures were Pearson's product moment correlation, t- Test, and Mann-Whitney U. The targeted sample size for this study was 20 patients with cancer or gastrointestinal disorders, however, termination of the study occurred when only four individuals were recruited after five months of data collection. This study provides impetus for early identification of individuals having altered nutritional status with any type of chronic illness, early intervention for those requiring alternate form of nutrition support, and awareness for nurses to provide and promote social support in individuals' psychological adaptation to alternate nutrition therapy.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Ladd, Kristin J., "The Effect of Social Support on the Psychological Adaptation of an Individual receiving an Alternate Form of Nutrition Therapy" (1999). Masters Theses. 516.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/516