| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2679488 | Seminars in Oncology Nursing | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo clarify the relationship between quality of life (QOL) and culture.Data SourceJournal articles, proceedings, and clinical experience.ConclusionQOL is a subjective, multidimensional experience of well-being that is culturally constructed as individuals seek safety and security, a sense of integrity and meaning in life, and a sense of belonging in one's social network.Implications for Nursing PracticeIn a society where health disparities between diverse groups are known to exist, it is incumbent upon nurses to consider the impact of ethnicity/culture on the health care they deliver and on the QOL of their patients.
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Authors
Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Geraldine V. Padilla, Kimlin Ashing-Giwa,