Abstract
A study evaluating relationships among interventions and outcomes of hope, spiritual well-being, quality of life and length of stay in hospitalized patients at admission, discharge, and 6 weeks after discharge is described. The findings highlight the importance of presence, listening; and other caring behaviors in the patient experience.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-253, 257 |
Journal | Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Aug 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Medical–Surgical