A metodologia da teoria fundamentada nos dados construtivista: considerações sobre seu uso na área de enfermagem em cuidados com feridas crônicas

Abstract

Constructivist Grounded Theory (CGT), translated to Portuguese as Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados Construtivista. Goal: to describe our experience with the use of the CGT methodology in the field of nursing in wound care. Methods: Theoretical sampling and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 individuals with diabetic foot ulcers, being seen at a wound care clinic in southeastern Ontario, Canada, in August 2017. The analysis and interpretation of the transcribed contents were developed according to the CGT methodological informed by Charmaz and the NVivo 11.4.1 software was used to support the interpretations and data management. The analysis of the data resulted in the theory: “Patients’ Journey toward engagement in self-management of diabetic foot ulcer”. Conclusions: This study allowed us to conclude that the CGT methodology is relevant to the development of research in nursing specialized in wound care. Due to its analytical and methodological rigor, we could understand the various phases of the engagement in the self-management process of diabetic foot ulcers and the central role that patients play in the daily management of their chronic wounds.