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Special Session

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to describe the results of a study testing two interventions to reduce psychological distress and improve symptom management for Hispanic women with breast cancer and their caregivers. Longitudinal dyadic analysis of the dyadic outcomes, implications for future research, and clinical practice will be discussed.

Authors

Terry A. Badger

Author Details

Terry Badger, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC FAAN, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Eleanor Bauwens Endowed Chair and Professor, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Depression and Anxiety, Psychosocial Oncology, Psychosocial Interventions

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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Managing psychosocial distress and symptoms for cancer survivors and their caregivers

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The purpose of this presentation is to describe the results of a study testing two interventions to reduce psychological distress and improve symptom management for Hispanic women with breast cancer and their caregivers. Longitudinal dyadic analysis of the dyadic outcomes, implications for future research, and clinical practice will be discussed.