The structure of emotions during acute myocardial infarction: A model of coping

Alonzo, Angelo; Reynolds, Nancy

doi:10.1016/s0277-9536(97)10040-5

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“…Willing to face it behaviourally, however, meant being reminded of it which, in turn, seemed to generate upsetting thoughts or images for about half of the patients. Such willingness to face it among these patients cast doubt on a recent hypothesis that MI patients, as part of their posttraumatic disturbance, tend to avoid being reminded of their MI (Alonzo and Reynolds, 1998;Pedersen, 2001;Shemesh et al, 2001Shemesh et al, , 2004.…”

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Posttraumatic stress disorder and general health problems following myocardial infarction (Post‐MI PTSD) among older patients: the role of personality

Chung

Berger

Jones

et al. 2006

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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confidence: 97%

Posttraumatic stress disorder and general health problems following myocardial infarction (Post‐MI PTSD) among older patients: the role of personality

Chung

Berger

Jones

et al. 2006

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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“…However, interventions designed to enhance selfmanagement are still limited. The basic precepts of self-regulation offer an explanation for the development of self-care strategies and may constitute a promising emphasis for interventions (Alonzo and Reynolds 1998;Reynolds and Alonzo 2000;Reynolds 2003). …”

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HIV Illness Representation as a Predictor of Self-care Management and Health Outcomes: A Multi-site, Cross-cultural Study

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Research has shown that the perceptions that form the cognitive representation of an illness (illness representation) are fundamental to how persons cope with illness. This study examined the relationship of illness representation of HIV with self-care behavior and health outcomes. Data were collected at 16 sites in the United States, Taiwan, Norway, Puerto Rico and Colombia via survey. HIV seropositive participants (n = 1,217, 31% female, 38% African-American/Black, 10% Asian/Pacific Islander and 26% White/Anglo) completed measures of illness representation based on the commonly accepted five-component structure: identity, time-line, consequences, cause, and cure/controllability (Weinman et al. 1996, Psychology and Health, 11, 431-445). Linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate relationships among illness representation, selfcare behaviors and quality-of-life outcomes. Components of illness representation were associated with self-care and health outcomes, indicating that the cognitive representation of HIV has consequences for effective illness management. For example, perception that there is little that can be done to control HIV was significantly associated with fewer and less effective self-care activities (F = 12.86, P < .001) and poorer health function in the domain of quality-of-life (F = 13.89, P < .001). The concept of illness representation provides a useful framework for understanding HIV symptom management and may be useful in directing development of effective patient-centered interventions.

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“…86 In one study, no effect on delay was observed for patients' perceived level of control over their personal health, 87 whereas other investigators found that patients who believed their health was determined by chance (that is, they had low levels of health locus of control) were less likely to recognize their symptoms. 88 Feelings of embarrassment have been shown to be significant factors in delay. 56,79,83 The concern for social propriety delays care seeking because people do not want to trouble others about their symptoms.…”

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Reducing Delay in Seeking Treatment by Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stroke

Moser¹,

et al. 2006

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Abstract-Patient delay in seeking treatment for acute coronary syndrome and stroke symptoms is the major factor limiting delivery of definitive treatment in these conditions. Despite decades of research and public education campaigns aimed at decreasing patient delay times, most patients still do not seek treatment in a timely manner. In this scientific statement, we summarize the evidence that (1) demonstrates the benefits of early treatment, (2) describes the extent of the problem of patient delay, (3) identifies the factors related to patient delay in seeking timely treatment, and (4) reveals the inadequacies of our current approaches to decreasing patient delay. Finally, we offer suggestions for clinical practice and future research. Key Words: AHA Scientific Statements Ⅲ acute coronary syndrome Ⅲ stroke Ⅲ delivery of health care D espite major advances in identifying effective treatments for heart attack and stroke, there are substantial difficulties in applying these treatments to care. The weak link in the chain of events leading to prompt and effective treatment is patient delay in seeking care. More than 50% of the 1.2 million people who suffer an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or coronary death each year in the United States die in an emergency department (ED) or before reaching a hospital within an hour of symptom onset. 1 About 700 000 individuals will have a stroke each year, 167 000 of those who have strokes will die, and more will suffer a major disability. 1 Of the stroke deaths that occur each year, almost half occur before the patient reaches the hospital. 2 Many of these deaths and significant disability could be prevented if patients received earlier treatment. 1,3 Although the benefits of early treatment of heart attack and stroke are clear, only a minority of eligible patients receive optimally timed treatment for their symptoms because of delay in seeking care. The development and use of appropriate interventions to decrease treatment-seeking delay by patients could produce important gains in reducing death and disability from heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, efforts to date to develop effective interventions have met with disappointing results. 4 -6 Accordingly, the purpose of this statement is to summarize the evidence that demonstrates the benefits of early treatment, 1,2 describes the extent of the problem of patient delay, 3 identifies the factors related to patient delay in seeking timely treatment, and reveals the inadequacies of our current approaches to decreasing patient delay. 4 Finally, we offer suggestions for clinical practice and future research. Benefits of Early TreatmentThe burden of cardiovascular disease is growing worldwide. Ischemic heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the The findings and conclusions in this scientific statement are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.The American Heart Association makes every effort to av...

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The structure of emotions during acute myocardial infarction: A model of coping

Cited by 63 publications

References 73 publications

Posttraumatic stress disorder and general health problems following myocardial infarction (Post‐MI PTSD) among older patients: the role of personality

Posttraumatic stress disorder and general health problems following myocardial infarction (Post‐MI PTSD) among older patients: the role of personality

HIV Illness Representation as a Predictor of Self-care Management and Health Outcomes: A Multi-site, Cross-cultural Study

Reducing Delay in Seeking Treatment by Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stroke

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