A middle range theory for generative quality of life for the elderly

Advances in Nursing Science

Volumn 29, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 340-350

  Register, M Elizabeth ^a,b   Herman, JoAnne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Conceptual model; Connectedness; Elderly health care outcomes; Generative model; Middle range theory; Quality of life; Theory development

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845286177     PISSN: 01619268     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00012272-200610000-00007     Document Type: Review

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