title: Doing well with AIDS: three case illustrations.
abstract: This report focuses on the abilities of three people diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to maximize their state of well-being. The purpose of this ongoing investigation is to identify factors that may help enhance AIDS patients' states of well-being, ultimately achieving the provision of holistic and life-giving nursing care. A naturalistic approach was used to generate an understanding of the concept, "doing well." Five themes regarding "doing well" with AIDS emerged from the interview data. These themes include: autonomy/mastery over the disease; existential/spiritual journey toward understanding; self-acceptance; staying active and involved; and positive thinking. Nursing implications of these themes are discussed.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gloersen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McConnell
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: West
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept