|
|
Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- Background: The United States has a total population of approximately 300 million people with nearly five million individuals affected by heart failure (HF). HF is the number one discharge diagnosis of the veteran population. Purpose: The purpose of this study focused on the predictive effects of proximity to health care, general health perception, and knowledge of HF on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the veteran population. Theoretical Framework: Wilson and Cleary's Health-Related Quality of Life Model. Methods: A correlational, cross-sectional survey design using four survey instruments (demographic data, SF-12, Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale, Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index-Cardiac Version-IV). Data obtained was used to test the hypothesis. Results: The findings showed the HRQOL model was unidirectional and that the only predictive variable on HRQOL was proximity to health care. Conclusions: Limitations inherent in a small sample size and a translated instrument may have affected the findings. Implications include a qualitative study to understand the veterans’ idea of their quality of life and a larger quantitative study.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2011.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-67).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Kimberly F. Holden. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RA981.A3 H65 2011_HoldenKimberly ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RA981.A3 H65 2011 ( lcc )
|
|
