Key result
Denial, repressive style, and social desirability were associated with reduced cardiac knowledge gain, and a mismatch between repressive style and information level worsened 6-month recovery outcomes.
Why the study?
How do denial and repressive coping styles impact information gain and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with myocardial infarction?
Observational (n=30)
How do denial and repressive coping styles impact information gain and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with myocardial infarction?
Psychological coping styles such as denial and repression significantly affect how much information MI patients absorb during hospitalization, which in turn impacts their long-term rehabilitation and functioning.
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May warrant screening for repressive coping in MI education; hypothesis-generating for whether matching delivery to style improves recovery.
Shaw et al. (1985) conducted an observational in Myocardial infarction (n=30). Denial, repressive style, and social desirability was evaluated on Information gained during hospitalization (cardiac knowledge scores) and functioning 6 months after discharge. Denial, repressive style, and social desirability were associated with reduced cardiac knowledge gain, and a mismatch between repressive style and information level worsened 6-month recovery outcomes.
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