Chronic Disease in the Elderly: Spirituality and Coping

This is an exploratory study using a qualitative methodology which aimed to identify and understand the role of spirituality in the management of chronic disease in the elderly. The discourse analysis revealed the following central themes: multidimensional impact of chronic diseases, coping and expe...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina Albiero Leandro da Rocha, Suely Itsuko Ciosak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-12-01
Series:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342014000800087&lng=en&tlng=en