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Optimism and Prostate Cancer-Specific Expectations Predict Better Quality of Life after Robotic Prostatectomy

Authors: Andrea A. Thornton, Martin A. Perez, Sindy Oh, Laura Crocitto

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

We examined the relations among generalized positive expectations (optimism), prostate-cancer specific expectations, and prostate cancer-related quality of life in a prospective sample of 83 men who underwent robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) for prostate cancer. Optimism was significantly associated with higher prostate cancer-specific expectations, β = .36, p < .001. In addition, optimism and prostate cancer-specific expectations were independent prospective predictors of better scores on the following prostate cancer-related quality of life scales: Sexual Intimacy and Sexual Confidence; Masculine Self-Esteem (specific expectations only), Health Worry, Cancer Control, and Informed Decision Making (βs > .21, ps < .05). When considered simultaneously, both optimism and specific expectations contributed uniquely to better Health Worry and Cancer Control scores, optimism was a unique predictor of better Sexual Intimacy and Sexual Confidence scores, and specific expectations uniquely predicted higher scores on Informed Decision Making. Although optimism and prostate-cancer specific expectations are related, they contribute uniquely to several prostate cancer-related quality of life outcomes following RALP and may be important targets for quality of life research with this population.

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Title: Optimism and Prostate Cancer-Specific Expectations Predict Better Quality of Life after Robotic Prostatectomy
Authors: Andrea A. Thornton
Martin A. Perez
Sindy Oh
Laura Crocitto
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-011-9270-3

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