Abstract:BACKGROUND Persons suffering from medical illness suffer from a great deal of stress due to various factors such as the distress caused by the symptoms, restriction of movement and functioning, financial costs of treatment, worries about the prognosis and the future, and frequent hospitalizations with a loss of a sense of security and individuality leading to impaired QoL. This study aimed to examine the levels of, and the relationship between, perceived stress levels, and quality of life in patients hospitali… Show more
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