Why the study?
Does denial predict rapid medical stabilization in patients with unstable angina?
Does denial predict rapid medical stabilization in patients with unstable angina?
Psychological denial may independently predict more rapid medical stabilization in patients admitted for unstable angina.
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Denial may associate with faster stabilization in unstable angina; leaves open causal role of psychological factors, should not yet change practice.
Levenson et al. (1984) studied this question.
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