title: Uncertainty in illness. An integrative review.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to report an integrative review of uncertainty in the illness experience, describe the uncertainty in illness theory, and to discuss the importance of assessing the appraisal of uncertainty experienced in illness with individuals and families faced with illness.
authors.affiliation: Kean University, Department of Nursing, Union, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Neville
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008960:Models, Psychological; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012803:Sick Role; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D035501:Uncertainty