Gayle M. Roux
Ph.D, RN, CNS, NP-

Theory of Inner Strength in Women

Gayle M. Roux
Assistant Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University.
E-mail: gmroux@vcu.edu

• Inner Strength in Women - The theory of inner strength has important implications for health care providers to improve health outcomes and symptom management for women living with chronic illness. (Information from Nursingtheory.net)

Sample publications:
Roux, G., Dingley, C., & Bush, H. (2002). Inner strength in women: Metasynthesis of qualitative findings in theory development. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 6(1), 4-15.

Dingley, C., Bush, H., & Roux, G. (2001). Inner strength in women recovering from coronary heart disease: A grounded theory. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 5(2), 45-52.

Sample Presentations:
Inner Strength in Women with Chronic Health Conditions November, 2003. - Gayle Marie Roux, PhD, RN, CNS, NP-C, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA and Catherine E. Dingley, MSN, FNP, School of Nursing, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO, USA.

"Inner Strength in Women: A Grounded Theory." Qualitative Health Research International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, February 20, 1998.

"Inner Strength in Women: A Grounded Theory." Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention, December 3, 1997, Indianapolis, IN.