Reflections on wisdom at the end of life: Qualitative study of hospice patients aged 58-97 years

Reflections on wisdom at the end of life: Qualitative study of hospice patients aged 58-97 years

Objective: Wisdom is a complex trait, and previous research has identified several components of wisdom. This study explored the possible impact of a diagnosis of a terminal illness on the conceptualization and evolution of wisdom while facing the end of life.Design and Participants: Semi-structured...

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Main Authors: Edmonds, E.C (Author), Jeste, D.V (Author), Joseph, J. (Author), Montross-Thomas, L.P (Author), Palinkas, L.A (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2018
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
adult
aged
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Article
attitude to death
Attitude to Death
attitude to health
cancer
controlled study
coping behavior
female
Female
grounded theory
Grounded Theory
hospice
hospice care
hospice patient
Hospices
human
Humans
interview
Interviews as Topic
major clinical study
male
Male
middle aged
Middle Aged
motivation
palliative care
Palliative Care
palliative therapy
patient attitude
perception
personal experience
prognosis
psychology
qualitative research
Qualitative Research
quality of life
Quality of Life
resilience
semi structured interview
spirituality
terminal care
Terminal Care
terminal disease
very elderly
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