Health Locus of Control and Helpfulness of Prayer in Preoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients
Abstract
Health Locus of Control and Helpfulness of Prayer in Preoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients. Gaining knowledge about the individual's use of prayer as a coping mechanism in dealing with stressful situations can facilitate incorporating support of this mechanism into a plan of care for the patient. Prayer is the tool of expression of the spiritual aspect of the individual, and the need to acknowledge the spiritual aspect is well supported in nursing literature. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between health locus of control and helpfulness of prayer as a direct action coping mechanism in preoperative cardiac surgery patients. Findings suggest prayer is perceived as a helpful direct action coping mechanism and warrants support by nursing personnel. (eg)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA218401
Entities
People
- Theresa L. Saudia
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology