title: Discovering meaning and purpose during recovery from an acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: Spirituality can play a powerful role in recovery. This article explores spirituality in patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction (AMI). By understanding the influence of spirituality on recovery, nurses can help patients discover meaning and purpose in life after AMI and be a positive influence on patient recovery.
authors.affiliation: St. Peter's Hospital, Helena, Mont., USA.
authors.forename: Joni
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walton
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001293:Attitude to Death; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012737:Sex Factors; D029181:Spirituality