The Conceptual complexity of suffering in patients with advanced cancer

Hall, L

The Conceptual complexity of suffering in patients with advanced cancer - Thesis (BSc Hons)-Manchester University, 2001

Student ID No. 9800068

Chapter one. Introduction ; Rational for chosen topic ; Purpose of literature review ; Defining attributes and theoretical underpinning ; Summary ; Chapter two. Methodology ; Search strategy ;Rationale for inclusion/exclusion criteria ; Analysis of literature sources ; Criteria used to critique review ; Summary ; Chapter three. Analysis of literature ; Individual subjective & dynamic ; Meaninglessness, loss of control, dependency & hopelessness ; Pain as a related concept ; Summary ; Chapter Four. Discussion and implications ; Limitations and challenges ; Complexities and partnership ; Palliative care philosophy and services ; Future research ; Conclusion ; Appendices. Appendix 1. Qualitative critique criteria ; Appendix 2. Narrative critique criteria ; Appendix 3. Tables of research literature analysis ; Appendix 4. Defining attributes of suffering ; References ; List of tables ; List of figures

A literature review to ascertain if the accepted defining attributes of suffering were evidenced.


Theses, Nursing
Pain - Psychology
Attitude to Death
Dissertations
Cancer Patients
Patient Psychology
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