Theory of Personal Preservation

Theory of Personal Preservation

Using the theory of personal preservation, Calvin seeks to increase understanding of how people in kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis at three clinics in Texas make decisions regarding life-prolonging medical treatment. The theory of personal preservation furthers understanding of illness behavi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nursing administration quarterly 2003-07, Vol.27 (3), p.260-261
Hauptverfasser: Carroll, Theresa L., Calvin, Amy O.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Disease
Kidneys
Medical treatment
Patients
Right to die
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Zusammenfassung:Using the theory of personal preservation, Calvin seeks to increase understanding of how people in kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis at three clinics in Texas make decisions regarding life-prolonging medical treatment. The theory of personal preservation furthers understanding of illness behavior and patients' end-of-life decision-making process. This theory could be used to sensitize health care professionals to patient's desires and enhance patient-professional communication.
ISSN:0363-9568
1550-5103
DOI:10.1097/00006216-200307000-00017