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The "will to live" as perceived by nurses and physicians.

R C Katz, L B Lowe

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Healthcare professionals widely believe in the "will to live" and its impact on patient recovery. Nurses and physicians agreed on its importance and methods to enhance patient morale.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Medical Sociology
    • Healthcare Professional Studies

    Background:

    • The concept of a
    • will to live
    • is often discussed in patient recovery.
    • Its influence on health outcomes is a subject of ongoing interest in medical and psychological research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how nurses and physicians perceive the 39 39will to live 39 39.
    • To understand their views on its characteristics and how to foster it in patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was administered to 221 practicing nurses and physicians.
    • Semantic differential and Likert scales were used to assess perceptions of patient psychological traits and behaviors.
    • Respondents rated activities to strengthen the will to live.

    Main Results:

    • Nearly all respondents believed in the 39 39will to live 39 39 and observed its effects.
    • A strong 39 39will to live 39 39 was considered crucial for patient recovery.
    • Nurses and physicians demonstrated significant agreement in their perceptions and suggested interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • The 39 39will to live 39 39 is perceived as a significant factor by healthcare providers, irrespective of its objective existence.
    • Healthcare professionals share common views on the importance and cultivation of patient morale.
    • Findings align with research on psychological factors in cancer survival and recovery from severe illness.

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