Preparation for undergoing an invasive medical procedure: interacting effects of information and coping style.
The present study investigated the interacting effects of an information-based preparation and dispositional desire for information among first-time cardiac catheterization patients. Seventy-two male and female Ss were randomly assigned to either a high- or low-information preparation condition. Dispositional desire for information was assessed with the Krantz Health Opinion Survey and the Miller Behavioral Styles Scale. Desire for information was not associated with a desire for control. When desire for information and preparatory information level were matched, there was less behavioral anxiety, more problem-focused coping, and less emotion-focused coping during catheterization. Coping disposition alone did not affect adjustment during catheterization. Information condition did affect adjustment, with high information resulting in more positive self-statements and less time to complete the procedure.
Ludwick-Rosenthal
Robin
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U Alabama, Behavioral Medicine Unit, Birmingham.
Neufeld
Richard W J
RWJ
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D001143:Arousal; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012803:Sick Role