Open AccessThe Myriad Strategies for Seeking Control in the Dying Process
Author(s) -
Tracy Schroepfer,
Hyunjin Noh,
Melinda S. Kavanaugh
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the gerontologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1758-5341
pISSN - 0016-9013
DOI - 10.1093/geront/gnp060
Subject(s) - process (computing) , control (management) , process management , psychology , computer science , business , artificial intelligence , operating system
This study explored the role control plays in the dying process of terminally ill elders by investigating the aspects of the dying process over which they seek to exercise control, the strategies they use, and whether they desire to exercise more control.
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