Enhancing self-esteem among cardiac patients.
This study examined the development, implementation, and evaluation of a module to enhance self-esteem among patients in an outpatient cardiac clinic. Eighty percent of the subjects reported that activities such as exercise and social functions helped them feel better about themselves. This data supported the use of spirituality, interpersonal relationships, self-care activities, and self-preservation concepts to enhance self-esteem in cardiac patients.
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Graduate Programs of Nursing, Southern University School of Nursing, Baton Rouge, La., USA.
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D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires