"The Relationship Between the Effect of Uncertainty and Perceived Support Role Performance in Spouses of PostMyocardial Infarction Clients."Little understanding of the relationship between the illness of a family member and family functioning is provided in recent studies.Studies have indicated that recovery from an illness crisis can be influenced by support from the family. The purpose of this study was to examine spouses of myocardial infarction patients for the relationship between perceived support role performance and the uncertainty regarding the illness of the patient. The population studied consisted of a convenience sample of 36 spouses of patients currently enrolled in Phase II of a cardiac rehabilitation program in a community hospital. Human subjects rights were protected. The hypothesis examined was that "uncertainty has a direct negative relationship to perception of support role performance. Study findings also did not indicate any relationships between the variables of age, gender, support role performance, and uncertainty. The results of the study could be used in planning support groups for spouses of myocardial infarction patients and to provide opportunities for the patient and spouse to form attitudes and acquire skills to master the changes in psychological, social, and physical status. The hospital course of individuals having experienced an acute coronary event is frequently characterized by emotional distress. Nurses can assist family members to identify emotional stresses and intervene to decrease emotional stress. Uncertainty is one factor that can play a role in the perception of illness-related events. / School of Nursing
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/183800 |
| Date | January 1989 |
| Creators | Payne, Lynelle E. |
| Contributors | Ball State University. School of Nursing., Ryan, Marilyn E. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ii, 148 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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