Grounded theory is used by many IS researchers. Sometimes they apply it as a method and sometimes they apply it as a methodology. This different application stems from the debate between Glaser and Strauss; the originators of this theory. Some IS research implies the simultaneous use of case study and grounded theory. However, no conceptual/theoretical research for IS researchers yet specifies ...

OBJECTIVE To determine if differences between English- and Spanish-speaking parents in ratings of their children's health care can be explained by need for interpretive services. METHODS Using the Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey-Child-Survey (CAHPS), reports about provider communication were compared among 3 groups of parents enrolled in a Medicaid managed care health plan: 1) Engl...

How does and should the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, with foundations from the late 1800s, impact today's nursing practice? How can the Code help you? The earlier 2001 Code was revised and became effective January 2015. The nine provisions received modest revision, as did the corresponding interpretive statements. However, Provisions 8 and ...