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Peer reviewedStein, Shayna; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Analyzed demographic, cancer, physical functioning and psychological data for late-stage cancer, newly admitted nursing home patients (n=90). Concluded that, compared to survivors, those who died within a three-month period more often acknowledged their condition as terminal, anticipated greater environmental stress and adjustment problems and had…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cancer, Nursing Homes, Older Adults
