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.

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2009-07, Vol.14 (5), p.682-683
Main Authors: Huis In 'T Veld, Elisabeth M.J., Heijmans, Naomi, De Cock, Evi S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac surgery
Health care
Heart disease
Heart Diseases - psychology
Hospitalization
Hospitalized
Hospitals
Humans
Internal-External Control
Patients
Predictive Value of Tests
Quality of life
Quality of Life - psychology
Sense of coherence
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105309104912