Sense of coherence as a resource in relation to health-related quality of life among mentally intact nursing home residents – a questionnaire study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sense of coherence (SOC) is a strong determinant of positive health and successful coping. For older people living in the community or staying in a hospital, SOC has been shown to be associated with health-related quality of life (HR...

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Main Authors: Bondevik Margareth, Eide Geir, Nygaard Harald A, Drageset Jorunn, Nortvedt Monica W, Natvig Gerd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/6/1/85