Perception of disease, dyadic coping and the quality of life of oncology patients in the active treatment phase and their life partners: Study protocol of an approach based on the actor–partner interdependence model
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Study Protocol
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Coping with cancer is a challenge for both patients and their life partners. Although there is evidence in the literature that supports the patient/partner mutual influence at the level of various psychological variables, it is still limited. This study, based on the Systemic Transactional Model, aims to investigate: 1) how the perception of disease of patients and their life partners influences their own dyadic coping and that of the other member of the couple; 2) the influence of the dyadic coping of patients and their partners on the quality of their own life and that of the other member of the couple. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study aims to recruit 131 dyads consisting of oncology patients in the active treatment phase and their life partners. Perception of disease, dyadic coping and quality of life will be evaluated for each participant. The collected data will be analysed by applying the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM). CONCLUSION: The results highlighted in this study have the potential to help define future couple interventions that aim to improve quality of life of those facing cancer.
Source: European Journal of Cancer Care
DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13374
Institution: West University of Timişoara
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3100753398