Title
Problematic Integration Theory: Implications of Supportive Communication for Breast Cancer Patients
Abbreviated Journal Title
Health Care Women Int.
Keywords
DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES; INFORMATION NEEDS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; UNCERTAINTY; HEALTH; WOMEN; LIFE; END; COMPLEMENTARY; MANAGEMENT; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Women's Studies
Abstract
In this analysis, the authors apply Problematic Integration (PI) Theory to the way breast cancer patients engage in and receive support. The theory focuses on the relationship between expectations and desires, and enlightens cognitive and communicative responses to situations that involve tensions between their perceived likelihoods of occurrence and their perceived values. The relationship between PI Theory and its significance in treating and providing support for patients suffering from terminal illnesses is one of great interest to health care providers and those charged with creating supportive messages and support groups for those patients.
Journal Title
Health Care for Women International
Volume
31
Issue/Number
5
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
402
Last Page
420
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0739-9332
Recommended Citation
"Problematic Integration Theory: Implications of Supportive Communication for Breast Cancer Patients" (2010). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 684.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/684
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