Abstract

The uncertainty and disruption caused by ongoing physical symptoms contributes to emotional distress and thoughts of recurrence for older breast cancer survivors. Uncertainty may be due to a lack of information about whether symptoms indicate recurrence, are related to comorbid conditions, or are part of the normal aging process. The purpose of this research was to assess the influence of physical symptoms, age, ethnicity, and patient-provider communication, on the uncertainty and emotional well-being of older breast cancer survivors. Guided by Uncertainty in Illness Theory, a conceptual model was developed and tested using structural equation modeling techniques.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3111987; ProQuest document ID: 305311739. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Margaret F. Clayton, PhD

Sigma Membership

Gamma Rho

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Breast Cancer Survivors, Health Anxiety, Patient Education

Advisor

Merle H. Michel

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Degree Year

2003

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-02-04

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