Being a caregiver to a spouse with advanced heart failure : a Ricoeurian phenomenology

There are an estimated 5 million family caregivers supporting persons suffering from advanced heart failure (AHF) which constitutes the final stage of cardiovascular disease and is the primary cause of death for 1 in 8 Americans. AHF caregivers are instrumental in monitoring symptoms, promoting adhe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bursch, Heide Christine
Other Authors: Herr, Keela
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2012
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1297
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5336&context=etd