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Karen Francis
Researcher at University of Tasmania
Publications - 216
Citations - 8881
Karen Francis is an academic researcher from University of Tasmania. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health care & Grounded theory. The author has an hindex of 35, co-authored 212 publications receiving 7482 citations. Previous affiliations of Karen Francis include University of Adelaide & Australian Catholic University.
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The Development of Constructivist Grounded Theory
TL;DR: In this article, the authors aim to locate the roots of constructivist grounded theory and then trace its development, and examine key grounded theory texts to discern their ontological and epistemological orientation.
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Memoing in qualitative research: Probing data and processes
TL;DR: This paper explored memoing in the context of qualitative research methodologies and explored several techniques for employing memo writing to enhance the research experience and outcomes, including data exploration, continuity of conception and contemplation, and communication.
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Grounded theory research: A design framework for novice researchers.
TL;DR: This article illustrates how a framework for a research study design can be used to guide and inform the novice nurse researcher undertaking a study using grounded theory.
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Adopting a constructivist approach to grounded theory: implications for research design.
TL;DR: Key issues for constructivist grounded theorists to consider in designing their research studies are discussed in relation to developing a partnership with participants that enables a mutual construction of meaning during interviews and a meaningful reconstruction of their stories into a grounded theory model.
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Compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression and stress in registered nurses in Australia: study 1 results.
Desley Hegney,Mark Craigie,David Hemsworth,Rebecca Osseiran-Moisson,Samar M. Aoun,Karen Francis,Vicki Drury +6 more
TL;DR: The employed nurse workforce would benefit from a psychosocial capacity building intervention that reduces a nurse's risk profile, thus enhancing retention and reducing burnout.