The lived experience of healthy behaviors in people with debilitating illness.
The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of healthy behaviors in individuals living with debilitating illness. Two key concepts developed: spirituality and focus/adaptation. Professionals empowering an individual's innate spirituality can markedly improve adaptation, successful living with chronic illness, and quality of life.
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Donna F
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Joseph F. Sullivan Center, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA. Haynes@clemson.edu
J Watt
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires