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The role of private prayer in psychological recovery among midlife and aged patients following cardiac surgery
Author(s)Amy L Ai, Ruth E Dunkle, Christopher Peterson
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 38, no 5, October 1998
Pagespp 591-601
KeywordsPrayers ; Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Morale ; Heart disease ; Surgery ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationIssues related to psychological recovery following coronary bypass surgeries (CABG) have emerged in recent years. Other research has shown the effects of spiritual or religious activities on health and ageing. However, little is known about the relationship of spiritual coping, including religious coping, to post-CABG adjustment. This US study examines multifactorial determinants of post-operative psychological recovery and the effects of private prayer, a form of spiritual coping, on the recovery of 151 older patients. Results show that most patients pray about their post-operative problems, and that private prayer appears to significantly decrease depression and general distress one year post-CABG. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990309006 A
ClassmarkOWP: EX: DQ: CQH: LKA: 3F: 7T

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