Abstract

The relationships among uncertainty, perceived control, and self-management were examined in 71 coronary heart disease patients. Analysis revealed lower levels of uncertainty predicted higher levels of self-management (belief) and perceived control. Greater levels of perceived control predicted greater self-management (attitude). Minimizing uncertainty and promoting perceived control help patients self-manage CHD.

Author Details

Donna K. Garrett, MSN, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, USA; Karen L. Saban, PhD, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Maywood, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Epsilon at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Coronary Heart Disease, Self-Management, Uncertainty

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Uncertainty in the medically-managed patient with coronary heart disease

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The relationships among uncertainty, perceived control, and self-management were examined in 71 coronary heart disease patients. Analysis revealed lower levels of uncertainty predicted higher levels of self-management (belief) and perceived control. Greater levels of perceived control predicted greater self-management (attitude). Minimizing uncertainty and promoting perceived control help patients self-manage CHD.