A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya.
Anne M KhisaIsaac K NyamongoGrace M OmoniRachel F SpitzerPublished in: Reproductive health (2019)
The emerging substantive theory on the process of reintegration and regaining normalcy for fistula patients is presented. The study findings have implications for fistula care, training and policy regarding women's health, suggesting a model of care that encompasses physical, social, economic and psychological aspects of care after surgery and discharge.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mental health
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- pain management
- pregnant women
- affordable care act
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- health information
- social media