Meaning in Life: Translating Nursing Concepts to Research

It is proposed that individuals who find meaning in their lives experience a higher level of health and wellness. In this paper, research focused on life meaning is described. This program of research includes studies of life meaning from the individual person and/or patient perspective and studies...

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Main Authors: Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN (Author), Nam-Hee Kim, RN, MSN (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Elsevier, 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:It is proposed that individuals who find meaning in their lives experience a higher level of health and wellness. In this paper, research focused on life meaning is described. This program of research includes studies of life meaning from the individual person and/or patient perspective and studies of the meaningfulness of nurses' professional work life. Translations of the theoretical concepts into research and professional nursing interventions are described.
Item Description:1976-1317
10.1016/S1976-1317(08)60023-7