| Autor: |
Safavi, Shadi Sadat |
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Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing; May2022, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p3-8, 6p |
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Context The diagnosis of cancer has the highest risk of changing psychological functioning. The assessment of patients' psychological needs has remained as a challenge throughout the cancer journey. Aim This study aimed to investigate the contributions of optimism and uncertainty as outcome expectations drawn from sociocognitive theory (SCT) theory toward predicting mental adjustment to the diagnosis of colon cancer. Method Utilising a convergent parallel mixed-method approach, data were collected from 20 newly diagnosed colon cancer patients attending an outpatient oncology clinic at a Christchurch hospital at two time points -- after surgery and 4-6 months later. Results The participants with an optimistic view reported mostly 'Fighting spirit' and 'Fatalism' mental adjustment, while uncertain patients showed 'Anxious preoccupation', 'Hopelessness/helplessness' and 'Fatalism'. Conclusion Interventions to improve adjustment to the diagnosis of cancer should include supporting cancer patients to recognise and restructure negative expectations about their illness and the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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