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This review presents a model integrating recent findings on physiologic, psychologic, and sociodemographic influences on psychosocial adjustment to coronary artery disease.
This review presents an integrated model of physiologic, psychologic, and sociodemographic factors influencing psychosocial adjustment to coronary artery disease to help cardiovascular nurses support patient coping.
May aid CAD coping support in nursing practice; leaves open prospective validation of the integrated model.
Adjusting to the diagnosis of coronary artery disease can be a challenge to the coping abilities of patients and their families. To effectively support these clients' coping efforts, cardiovascular nurses must be knowledgeable about factors that affect the adjustment process. This article reviews recent findings regarding physiologic, psychologic, and sociodemographic influences on adjustment and presents a model that integrates these findings. Possible directions for further research are suggested.
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Sherill Nones Cronin (1990) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease. This review presents a model integrating recent findings on physiologic, psychologic, and sociodemographic influences on psychosocial adjustment to coronary artery disease.
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