Exploring professional decision making in relation to safeguarding: A grounded theory study of social workers and community nurses in community learning (intellectual) disability teams in wales

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Hodges ◽  
Ruth Northway
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Grounded Theory Study

Breastfeeding Decision-Making in an Addiction Trajectory: An Exploratory Grounded Theory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-388
Author(s):  
Kristy J. Cook ◽  
Kim L. Larson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Grounded Theory Study

Background and PurposeGlobally, five million women are affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). Women with OUD are less likely to breastfeed than the general population, increasing risk of neonatal withdrawal. Theoretical frameworks related to breastfeeding did not address women with OUD. The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model to better understand breastfeeding disparities among this vulnerable population.MethodsA grounded theory study was conducted from August 2018 to March 2019 to investigate concepts likely to influence breastfeeding decisions in women with OUD. In-depth interviews were conducted in North Carolina with 10 women in recovery who breastfed, and their six identified support persons. Data were analyzed through iterative coding. This article focuses on maternal perspectives of breastfeeding informed by support persons.ResultsThe overarching theme was breastfeeding decision-making in an addiction trajectory. Two antecedent pathways led to the recovery–relapse cycle. This cycle involved seeking, initiating, and maintaining recovery with episodic relapse. Perceived stigma linked the recovery–relapse cycle with breastworks. Breastworks, an emergent concept, was characterized by learning and knowing, good intentions, and health-care provider sensitivity.Implications for PracticeThis grounded theory model may inform clinicians in caring for women with OUD and support breastfeeding and newborn well-being. Strategies to address research and practice may include the development of a mobile application, having women in recovery on the health-care team, and incorporation of breastfeeding guidelines.

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