International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 191-201 , June 1999

Transacting self-preservation: a grounded theory of the spiritual dimensions of people with terminal cancer

  • Joan Thomas

      Affiliations

    • 21 Greg Norman Crescent, Parkwood, Qld 4214, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
  • ,
  • Andrew Retsas

      Affiliations

    • RMIT – Nursing and Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia

Received 10 August 1998 ,Accepted 12 October 1998.

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PII: S0020-7489(99)00012-7

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 191-201 , June 1999