Using the common-sense model to predict risk perception and disease-related worry in individuals at increased risk for venous thrombosis

Article Abstract:

Predictions on the risk perception and illness worry of 174 individuals with higher risk for venous thrombosis are made using the Illness Perception Quetionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) and the Common-Sense Model. Findings showed that illness perceptions are determinants of thrombosis worry and risk perception. Suggestions for the further revision of the IPQ-R are presented.

Analysis, Risk factors, Thrombophlebitis, Risk perception

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Common and specific process factors in cardiac rehabilitation: independent and interactive effects of the working alliance and sel-efficacy

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The efficiency of cardiac rehabilitation, with emphasis on the working relationship between the patient and the staff, is investigated. Findings showed that a well-grounded relationship between the staff and the patient helps in achieving positive outcomes. The impacts of changing working alliances on the patient's health are evaluated.

Methods, Patient outcomes, Influence, Medical personnel and patient, Medical personnel-patient relations, Cardiac rehabilitation

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Repression predicts outcome following multidisciplinary treatment of chronic pain

Article Abstract:

A study of the effect of repression on the process and results of chronic pain programs is described. Repressors in the program recovered poorly on depression and pain severity.

Care and treatment, Physiological aspects, Intractable pain, Repression (Psychology)

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