Illness uncertainty, partner support, and quality of life: A dyadic longitudinal investigation of couples facing prostate cancer
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PC) and its treatment often result in chronic, negative side‐effects that affect both patients and their romantic partners. Illness uncertainty is a chronic stressor that impacts PC patients and their partners and, if left unmanaged, predicts decreased interpersonal functioning and quality of life (QOL) after treatment is complete. This study explored associations among psychosocial constructs, measured from both partners during the first year following a PC diagnosis, to better understand both partners' experiences and identify potential intervention targets for improving QOL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 02, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1002/pon.5205
Entities
People
- Cary Robertson
- Gillian Lloyd
- Isaac Lipkus
- Krista W Ranby
- Stephanie Callan
- Sydneyjane Varner
Organizations
- Duke University
- United States Department of Defense
- University of Colorado Denver