Abstract

Cancer patients lack information and support needed to make the transition to survivorship. This problem was addressed by testing a psycho-educational group intervention, the Mid-Life Directions Workshop, for its effect on hope and quality of life in midlife cancer survivors.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3503110; ProQuest document ID: 1009080588. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Sr. Clare Marie Butt, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Chi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Social Support, Adults, Cancer Patients

Advisor

Sr. Callista Roy

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Boston College

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-16

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