This paper presents narratives that focus on experiences of hope, told by 10 participants three to four years after suffering spinal cord injury. Experiences of hope are understood as vital, essential and dynamic aspects of human life and human health. This is the first study addressing patients' experiences of hope three to four years following spinal cord injury. This study has a descriptive,...

background: all women experience similar changes in the postpartum period, but some special factors make these experiences unique and sometimes cause stress and anxiety. understanding these experiences is essential for providing appropriate postpartum care. this study investigated the meaning and nature of mothers' experiences and their daily life in this period. methods: this is a qualitative ...

The Latino population is the fastest-growing population in the United States. This rapid growth has resulted in an increased need for culturally sensitive health and education services, especially at end of life. Terminal illness experiences, beliefs, and expectations are linked to cultural values. Latino culture values end of life and is rich in beliefs, traditions, and rituals related to this...

Understanding what constitutes learning across working life and how negotiating worklife transitions can be best supported has never been more important for age adults, their workplaces communities. The kinds frequencies of changes in occupational workplace requirements have consequences personal goals, viability communities’ economic social wellbeing. Hence, both individual societal purposes w...