Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore the relationships among variables that influence threat appraisal and adaptational outcomes for heart failure patients and to explore the concept of spirituality. The overall aim of the study was to determine if sociodemographics (social status, age, gender, and marital status), functional status (New York Heart Association classification and six minute walk distance), general beliefs (spirituality and neuroticism), available resources (social support), and temporal aspects (time of onset of symptoms), predict physical well being and psychosocial adjustment through the mediating process of threat appraisal in heart failure patients.

Author Details

Cheryl Anne Westlake, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FHFSA, FAHA, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Tau at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Heart Failure, Spirituality

Advisor

Kathleen A. Dracup

Second Advisor

Gregg Fonarrow

Third Advisor

Adeline M. Nyamathi

Fourth Advisor

Gearldine Padilla

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of California, Los Angeles

Degree Year

1998

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None: Degree-based Submission

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