Abstract

The National Institutes of Health recommends the development of conceptual models to increase rigor and improve evaluation in research. Validated models are essential to guide conceptualizations of phenomena, selection of variables and development of testable hypotheses. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a methodology useful in model testing due to its ability to account for measurement error and test latent variables. The purpose of this study was to test a model of The Geriatric Cancer Experience in End of Life as adapted from Emanuel and Emanuel's framework for a good death using SEM.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3326049; ProQuest document ID: 304494417. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Harleah Graham Buck, PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Delta Beta at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Symptom Severity and Distress, Spiritual Needs, Elderly Patients

Advisor

Janine Overcash

Second Advisor

Susan C. McMillan

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of South Florida

Degree Year

2008

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-08-28

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