Re predictors of quality of life in hospitalized cardiac patients.
A recent and interesting publication by Bruscia, Shultis, Dennery and Dileo (2008a) indicated that Sense of Coherence might be a significant predictor of Quality of Life in cardiac patients. In this short critique paper, some possible shortcomings of this study will be discussed.
Huis in 't Veld
Elisabeth M J
EM
Centre for Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands. e.m.j.huisintveld@uvt.nl
Heijmans
Naomi
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de Cock
Evi S A
ES
D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*