Previous research has established the existence of homogeneous religio
us coping profiles in cardiac-transplantation candidates labeled as th
e deferring/collaboratars, self-directors, and the eclectic religious
copers. However, their prospective impact on outcome has not yet been
established. This paper examines potential differences between pre-car
diac transplantation religious coping cluster groups on post-cardiac t
ransplantation quality of life (physical functioning, mental health, a
nd general health). Results indicated that the religious coping profil
es of deferring/collaborators and self-directors had significantly bet
ter scores on mental health and general health than did the eclectics.
Implications for religious-coping research and clinical practice are
discussed.