An Investigation of Anxiety in Older Adults Anticipating Physical Therapy

Author

Jan Miller Boyd

Date of Award

5-1985

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Legacy Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Elizabeth Baines

Second Advisor

Franes A. M'Buine

Third Advisor

Farrell B. Brown

Abstract

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the effects of receiving various types of information about an impending event (physical therapy) on subjects' anxiety levels. The sixty subjects, age 55 and over, were selected from an orthopedic unit and were anticipating their first visit to physical therapy for ambulation training.

Recommended Citation

Boyd, Jan Miller, "An Investigation of Anxiety in Older Adults Anticipating Physical Therapy" (1985). Archived Theses. 140.
https://open.clemson.edu/arv_theses/140