Uncertainty: strategies for patients with brain tumor and their family.
Patients diagnosed with a brain tumor and their families are faced with uncertainties that result from the progression of the disease and treatment regimen. Many strategies can be used to help patients and families deal with these uncertainties. A case report is used to illustrate how changing needs of a patient and family were met by using different strategies.
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Department of Neuroscience/Rehabilitation Nursing, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003376:Counseling; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D011788:Quality of Life; D012657:Self-Help Groups