Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2006):

The searching, processing, and sharing of breast cancer information by women diagnosed with the illness.

Full Abstract

Most women diagnosed with breast cancer seek health-related information to cope with the demands of the illness. However, few studies have documented how women actually seek, process, and share cancer-related information. This qualitative study explores the process of managing cancer-related information from the perspective of 12 women with breast cancer. Three core components of information management (IM) emerged from the data: initial cancer-related informational triggers, emotional and behavioural reactions to the information, and the IM outcomes of feeling relieved, hopeful, supported, or distressed. According to the participants, IM is an ongoing process in which the choice to continue sharing cancer-related information with individuals depends on women's perceptions of how supportive they have been.

Author information

Author/s: Loiselle, Carmen G (CG); Lambert, Sylvie D (SD); Cooke, Andrea (A);

Affiliation: School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. carmen.loiselle1(-atsign-)mcgill.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmières (Can J Nurs Res), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Sep; vol 38 (issue 3) : pp 82-104

Dates: Created 2006/10/12; Completed 2006/11/20; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17037115, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; psychology Canada Communication Cooperative Behavior Emotions Family - psychology Female Friends - psychology

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Middle Aged Morale Nursing Methodology Research Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration Qualitative Research Questionnaires Social Support Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; psychology Women - education; psychology

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