Preparation for undergoing an invasive medical procedure: Interacting effects of information and coping style.
- 1 February 1993
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Vol. 61 (1) , 156-164
- https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006x.61.1.156
Abstract
The present study investigated the interacting effects of an information-based preparation and dispositional desire for information among first-time cardiac catheterization patients. Seventy-two male and female Ss were randomly assigned to either a high- or low-information preparation condition. Dispositional desire for information was assessed with the Krantz Health Opinion Survey and the Miller Behavioral Styles Scale. Desire for information was not associated with a desire for control. When desire for information and preparatory information level were matched, there was less behavioral anxiety, more problem-focused coping, and less emotion-focused coping during catheterization. Coping disposition alone did not affect adjustment during catheterization. Information condition did affect adjustment, with high information resulting in more positive self-statements and less time to complete the procedure.Keywords
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