Abstract

The purpose of this study is to advance theoretical understanding of how an adolescent with incurable cancer prepares for end-of-life (EOL). A theoretical model was developed to link awareness, acceptance, and willingness to take action to EOL preparedness (knowledge about EOL, acknowledgement of grief and emotion, identification of the meaning of death and spirituality, and conceptualization of personal plan) and communication about EOL preferences and priorities; and to determine impact on quality of life (QOL).

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3456441; ProQuest document ID: 872087278. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Cynthia J. Bell, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Adolescents, Quality of Life, End-of-Life Preparedness, Incurable Cancer

Advisor

Victoria L. Champion

Second Advisor

Marion E. Broome

Third Advisor

Rose M. Mays

Fourth Advisor

Anna M. McDaniel

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Indiana University

Degree Year

2011

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-01-27

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