Journal article
Exploring the therapeutic value of hope in palliative nursing
Abstract
Hope is a multi-dimensional concept that is integral to a dying person's needs. It is an essential resource that assists individuals with a life-threatening illness to cope during times of intense physical and psychological distress. The objective of this article is to explore and analyze the therapeutic value of hope. The phenomenon of hope will be explored through the analysis and application of Dufault and Martocchio's Multidimensional Model …
Authors
Alidina K; Tettero I
Journal
Palliative & Supportive Care, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 353–358
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
September 2010
DOI
10.1017/s1478951510000155
ISSN
1478-9515