Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ533375
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Psychological and Spiritual Factors in Chronic Illness.
Leifer, Ron
American Behavioral Scientist, v39 n6 p752-66 May 1996
Asserts the importance of psychological and spiritual factors in the treatment of chronic illness. Discusses the inevitably of sickness, old age, and death, as well as the presence of the physician, patience, pain, and hope. Maintains that reflection on these qualities can benefit both the physician and patient. (MJP)
Descriptors: Buddhism, Christianity, Chronic Illness, Diseases, Health Education, Higher Education, Life Satisfaction, Medical Evaluation, Medical Services, Pain, Patients, Personality Traits, Physician Patient Relationship, Psychological Characteristics, Psychological Needs, Quality of Life, Religious Factors, Spirituality, Taoism, Well Being
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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