Abstract

The resuscitation decision, which has the potential to reverse a premature death or prolong the dying process, is complex and can be associated with spiritual/religious beliefs, values, and quality of life. The consequences of the resuscitation decision make it imperative that healthcare providers have an understanding of patients' spiritual/religious beliefs and how those beliefs are associated with their resuscitation decisions. The objective of this study was to determine the associations between hospitalized patients' spiritual/religious beliefs and their resuscitation decisions.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10587373; ProQuest document ID: 1884284503. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Elizabeth A. Freitas, PhD, MS, RN, ONS, ACHPN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Psi at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Spiritual/Religious Care, End-of-Life Decisions, Life-Supportive Care, Holistic Nursing Care

Advisor

Sandra A. LeVasseur

Second Advisor

Elizabeth Tam

Third Advisor

Alice Tse

Fourth Advisor

Guangxiang Zhang

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-18

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