Problematic Integration Theory: Implications of Supportive Communication for Breast Cancer Patients

    Authors

    M. Repass;J. Matusitz

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    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

    WOS:000277485100003

    ISSN

    0739-9332

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