Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, August 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-55).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1964. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Paul Vahanian. Dissertation Committee: Philip H. Phenix. Includes bibliographical references.

Previous studies have showed an association between emotional distress and decreased physical functioning in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH); however, none controlled for demographic and disease characteristics. This study investigates the independent association of depressive symptoms with physical functioning after controlling for both demographic and disease characteristics. Fifty-two patients, mean age 61 (SD = 14) years, undergoing cardiac catheterization, completed self-report questionnaires of depressive symptoms and physical functioning. Results showed that depressive symptoms (beta = -.28, p < .05) accounted for a statistically significant 8% of incremental variance in physical functioning over and above the variance explained by demographic and disease characteristics. The direction of effects cannot be determined because of the cross-sectional design. As such, the association of depressive symptoms with physical functioning in PH patients indicates the need for longitudinal research regarding the possible effect of depression on disease outcomes in this population.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Auburn University. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-116).

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O câncer de próstata é o segundo tumor maligno mais prevalente e quarta causa de óbitos no Brasil em homens após 50 anos. Está relacionado ao processo de envelhecimento, uma vez que sua incidência aumenta com a idade. O tratamento cirúrgico, prostatectomia radical, é considerado o método mais eficaz para tumores localizados. Dentre as complicações cirúrgicas mais comuns, destacam-se a disfunção erétil e as perdas urinárias. Este trabalho aborda o sofrimento emocional e impacto da doença e tratamento cirúrgico na qualidade de vida de homens com CaP. Objetivouse, investigar prospectivamente o impacto psicológico da doença e tratamento cirúrgico no pré e pós operatório. Como objetivos específicos: identificar formas de percepção do CaP antes e após PR e avaliar a QV após diagnóstico e tratamento cirúrgico. Foram estudados 52 pacientes antes e após o evento cirúrgico através de entrevista psicológica semidirigida, questionário genérico de qualidade de vida SF-36 (Short-Form Health Survey) e avaliação função erétil através IIEF5 (Índice Internacional de Função Erétil). A análise dos dados se deu de forma quantitativa e qualitativa. Os resultados obtidos apontam que o sofrimento emocional antes da cirurgia está relacionado às representações do CaP e suas associações com a identidade masculina. Vivências subjetivas que envolvem doença e cirurgia se relacionam à morte e perda da identidade masculina. A análise estatística dos escores obtidos na SF-36 não evidenciou diferença significativa nas médias de cada domínio que compõe a referida escala antes e após o evento cirúrgico. O IIEF-5 diagnosticou 60% dos pacientes antes da cirurgia com algum grau de DE. Antes da cirurgia 94% referiram atividade sexual, após cirurgia, 63,5% dos casos estudados relataram ausência de atividade sexual. 63,43% dos homens declararam-se satisfeitos com o tratamento, 34,54% declaram-se insatisfeitos e a queixa principal nos dois grupos referiu-se às sequelas. Conclui o CaP e possíveis sequelas da PR tem impacto significativo na sexualidade masculina e QV em homens acometidos pela doença. O sofrimento emocional e ambivalência antes da PR estão relacionados ao desempenho sexual, visto que a virilidade é um dos aspectos que compõe as representações de masculinidade. A intervenção psicológica e a prática assistencial interdisciplinar são necessárias para abordar as questões que envolvem a saúde do homem / Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most prevalent malignancy and the fourth cause of death in Brazil in men over 50 years of age. It is related to the aging process, since its incidence increases with age. The surgical treatment, radical prostatectomy (RP) is considered the most effective method for localized tumors. Among the most common surgical complications, erectile dysfunction and urinary losses tend to stand out. This study focuses on the emotional distress and impact of the disease and surgical treatment on the quality of life of men with PC. The objective is to investigate prospectively the psychological impact of the disease and surgical treatment before and after surgery. As specific objectives: to identify ways of perception for PC before and after RP and assess QoL after diagnosis and surgical treatment. Weve studied 52 patients before and after the surgical procedure through semioriented psychological interview, the generic quality of life questionnaire SF- 36 (Short-Form Health Survey) and erectile function assessment by IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function). The data analysis was quantitative and qualitative. The results indicate that the emotional distress before surgery is related to representations of PC and their associations with the male identity. Subjective experiences involving the disease and surgery relate to death and loss of male identity. Statistical analysis of scores on SF- 36 showed no significant difference in the averages of each field that make up such a scale before and after the surgical event. IIEF-5 diagnosed 60% of patients before surgery with some degree of erectile dysfunction. Before surgery 94% reported sexual activity, after surgery 63.5% of cases reported lack of sexual activity. 63.43% of men declared they were satisfied with the treatment, 34.54% were unsatisfied and the main complaint for both groups was the sequel. Conclusion is that PC and possible sequel of RP have a significant impact on male sexuality and QoL in men affected by the disease. The emotional distress and ambivalence before the RP are related to sexual performance, as the virility is one of the aspects that make up the representations of masculinity. A psychological intervention and practice interdisciplinary care are needed to address issues involving mens health

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Background: There is currently very little research on recovery from the perspective ofindividuals with recent-onset of psychotic disorders. Forming a better understanding ofthesubjective meaning ofrecovery and recovery experiences during this early phase ofrecovery caninform effective and meaningful service design and practices.Method: Thirty individuals recovering from psychosis and receiving specialized earlyinterventiontreatment were interviewed regarding the meaning and experience of recovery frompsychosis during the early phase (2-5 years) ofthe illness course.Results: Recovery was described as a multidimensional experience that included aspects of"illness recovery," "psychological recovery," and "social recovery." Seven common earlyrecovery experiences were identified. Individual variations in the magnitude ofdescribeddisruption of self and social functioning, duration ofthe illness-acceptance process and theprocess treatment negotiation greatly influenced the experience ofrecovery.Conclusion: Differences in illness acceptance and social recovery trajectories have importantimplications for understanding individual responses to the experience ofpsychosis, its diagnosisand treatment. These differences emphasize the importance of assisting individuals with theconstruction of meaning and the reengagement in social roles following the initial illnessexperience. / Contexte: Il y a actuellement peu de recherche sur la rétablissement du point de vue d'individusaprès un premier épisode de psychose. La formation d'une meilleure compréhension de senssubjectif des expériences de rétablissement pendant cette première phase de rétablissement peutinformer le design efficace et expressif des services et des pratiques.Méthode: Trente individus se rétablissement de la psychose et recevant un traitement depremière intervention spécialisé ont été interviewés à propos du sens et de l'expérience derétablissement de la psychose pendant la première phase (2-5 ans) du cours de maladie.Résultats: La rétablissement a été décrite comme une expérience multidimensionnelle qui ainclus des aspects de "la rétablissement de maladie," "la rétablissement psychologique," et "larétablissement sociale." Identifiées ont été sept premières expériences de rétablissementcommunes. Les variations individuelles dans l'étendue de perturbation décrite de soi et defonctionnement social, la durée du processus d'acceptation de maladie et de la négociation duprocessus de traitement ont beaucoup influencé l'expérience de rétablissement.Conclusions : Les différences dans les trajectoires d'acceptation de maladie et de rétablissementsociale ont des implications importantes pour comprendre les réponses individuelles àl'expérience de psychose, sa diagnose et traitement. Ces différences accentuent l'importanced'assister les individus avec la construction de sens et avec le réengagement dans les rôlessociaux après l'expérience de maladie initiale.

Thesis (doctoral)--Technische Universität, Dresden, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-199).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Canterbury, 2006. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-72). Also available via the World Wide Web.