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01-10-2008 | Original Article

Longitudinal Analysis of a Model to Predict Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Patients and their Spouses

Authors: Trace S. Kershaw, Ph.D., Darlene W. Mood, Ph.D., Gail Newth, M.S.N., R.N., David L. Ronis, Ph.D., Martin G. Sanda, M.D., Ulka Vaishampayan, M.D., Laurel L. Northouse, Ph.D., R.N.

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Background/Purpose

This study examined a stress-coping model to assess whether baseline antecedent variables predicted subsequent appraisal and how that appraisal predicted coping and quality of life for prostate cancer patients and their spouses.

Methods

In a sample of 121 prostate cancer patient/spouse dyads, we assessed baseline antecedent variables (self-efficacy, current concerns, age, socioeconomic status, social support, communication, symptoms, phase of illness), 4-month follow-up appraisal (negative appraisal, hopelessness, uncertainty), and 8-month follow-up coping and mental and physical quality of life. Patients and spouses were assessed in a single integrated path model using structural equation modeling.

Results

The stress-coping model accounted for a significant amount of variance in mental and physical quality of life at 8 months for patients (40% and 34%, respectively) and spouses (43% and 24%, respectively). Appraisal mediated the effect of several antecedent variables on quality of life. In addition, several partner effects (e.g., spouse variables influencing patient outcomes) were found.

Conclusions

Prostate cancer patients need interventions that assist them to manage the effects of their disease. The stress-coping model suggests skills in several areas that could be improved. Programs need to include spouses because they also are negatively affected by the disease and can influence patient outcomes.

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Title: Longitudinal Analysis of a Model to Predict Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Patients and their Spouses
Authors: Trace S. Kershaw, Ph.D.
Darlene W. Mood, Ph.D.
Gail Newth, M.S.N., R.N.
David L. Ronis, Ph.D.
Martin G. Sanda, M.D.
Ulka Vaishampayan, M.D.
Laurel L. Northouse, Ph.D., R.N.
Publication date: 01-10-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-008-9058-3

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Longitudinal Analysis of a Model to Predict Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Patients and their Spouses

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Background/Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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