A qualitative exploration of the concept of dehumanisation as experienced by nurses within the context of information systems
| dc.contributor.author | Keen, Adam | * |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2009-10-26T09:38:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2009-10-26T09:38:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2003 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10034/84836 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of the presented research project was to begin an exploration of the concept of dehumanisation within the context of Information Systems (IS). Dehumanisation is presented as a high level concept that is normally associated with negative connotations. A qualitative survey is presented based on an interpretivist research paradigm. Analysis was based on the various strategies of grounded theory; this was limited to the application of microanalysis and axial coding. Data codes identified from microanalysis were collated into thirty-five sub-categories and grouped into eight abstract data categories. Links within and between the data categories were identified. The study found that nurses as a subset of IS users perceived IS and dehumanisation in a variety of ways. This has potentially far reaching consequences including a direct correlation to an increase in clinical risk. The study also identified IS as having a dehumanising effect, correlating well with the themes identified within the cognitive framework devised for interviews. Further secondary themes were identified as being associated with dehumanisation within the context of IS. | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | University of Liverpool (Chester College of Higher Education) | en |
| dc.subject | dehumanisation | en |
| dc.title | A qualitative exploration of the concept of dehumanisation as experienced by nurses within the context of information systems | en |
| dc.type | Thesis or dissertation | en |
| dc.publisher.department | Chester College of Higher Education | en |
| dc.type.qualificationname | MSc | en |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Masters Degree | en |
| html.description.abstract | The aim of the presented research project was to begin an exploration of the concept of dehumanisation within the context of Information Systems (IS). Dehumanisation is presented as a high level concept that is normally associated with negative connotations. A qualitative survey is presented based on an interpretivist research paradigm. Analysis was based on the various strategies of grounded theory; this was limited to the application of microanalysis and axial coding. Data codes identified from microanalysis were collated into thirty-five sub-categories and grouped into eight abstract data categories. Links within and between the data categories were identified. The study found that nurses as a subset of IS users perceived IS and dehumanisation in a variety of ways. This has potentially far reaching consequences including a direct correlation to an increase in clinical risk. The study also identified IS as having a dehumanising effect, correlating well with the themes identified within the cognitive framework devised for interviews. Further secondary themes were identified as being associated with dehumanisation within the context of IS. |
