Abstract

End stage cancers are devastating, with symptoms that lead to treatments that may not be aligned with the patient's preferences, values and religious underpinnings. This study will inform the reader of the concepts of symptoms, end of life values, and religiosity; while examining their relationships.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Kathy J. Meyers, MSN, ACNS-BC; Barbara J. Daly, PhD, RN, FAAN -- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

End of Life Preferences, Religiosity, Symptoms

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Symptoms, end-of-life preferences, and religiosity in adults with end-stage cancer

Washington, DC, USA

End stage cancers are devastating, with symptoms that lead to treatments that may not be aligned with the patient's preferences, values and religious underpinnings. This study will inform the reader of the concepts of symptoms, end of life values, and religiosity; while examining their relationships.