Illness uncertainty, partner support, and quality of life: A dyadic longitudinal investigation of couples facing prostate cancer.

Sydneyjane Roberts Gillian R Ulrich Krista W Ranby Stephanie CallanCary RobertsonIsaac M Lipkus

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2019)

Findings highlight psychological interdependence between PC patients and their partners. Future interventions to improve long-term QOL in couples facing PC may benefit by targeting both partner support and illness uncertainty.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
hiv testing
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
radical prostatectomy
prognostic factors
physical activity
men who have sex with men
intimate partner violence
sleep quality
patient reported outcomes
depressive symptoms