What is spes phthisica?

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Definition of Spes Phthisica

There is no direct information available in the provided studies to define Spes Phthisica.

Related Concepts

  • The term "Spes" is related to hope, which is discussed in study 1 as a construct with two essential components, "will" and "ways".
  • "Phthisica" is related to tuberculosis, which is discussed in study 2 as a disease that affects patients physically, socially, and mentally.
  • However, there is no direct connection between the two concepts in the provided studies.

Available Information

  • Study 2 discusses the impact of tuberculosis on patients' physical, mental, and social well-being.
  • Studies 3, 4, and 5 discuss the concepts of optimism, pessimism, and emotional well-being in patients with various health conditions, including cardiac disease and cancer.
  • Study 1 examines the relations between the hope construct, self-efficacy, and optimism, and their ability to predict general well-being.

Limitations

  • There are no research papers available in the provided studies to directly answer the question about Spes Phthisica.
  • The available information is related to hope, optimism, and well-being in patients with various health conditions, but does not provide a clear definition or explanation of Spes Phthisica.

References

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Research

Optimism, coping style and emotional well-being in cardiac patients.

British journal of health psychology, 2005

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