Religious coping and heart transplantation: From threat to health

Author(s): Rodrigue, J. R., Greene, A. F., Fauerbach, P., Mills, R. M.

Journal/Book: J Relig Health. 1997; 36: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013-1578. Human Sci Press Inc. 345-351.

Abstract: Previous research has established the existence of homogeneous religious coping profiles in cardiac-transplantation candidates labeled as the deferring/collaboratars, self-directors, and the eclectic religious copers. However, their prospective impact on outcome has not yet been established. This paper examines potential differences between pre-cardiac transplantation religious coping cluster groups on post-cardiac transplantation quality of life (physical functioning, mental health, and general health). Results indicated that the religious coping profiles of deferring/collaborators and self-directors had significantly better scores on mental health and general health than did the eclectics. Implications for religious-coping research and clinical practice are discussed.

Note: Article Sears SF, Univ Florida, Dept Clin & Hlth Psychol, Gainesville,FL 32611 USA

Keyword(s): QUALITY-OF-LIFE; CARDIAC TRANSPLANTATION; DEPRESSION; RECIPIENTS

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