Predictive testing for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer: motivation, illness representations and short-term psychological impact. [electronic resource]
- Patient education and counseling Nov 2004
- 265-74 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
0738-3991
10.1016/j.pec.2003.11.002 doi
Adaptation, Psychological Adult Avoidance Learning Colonoscopy Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis--diagnosis Female Genetic Predisposition to Disease--genetics Genetic Testing--psychology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Heterozygote Humans Internal-External Control Male Middle Aged Models, Psychological Motivation Patient Acceptance of Health Care--psychology Patient Education as Topic--standards Predictive Value of Tests Risk Assessment Socioeconomic Factors Stress, Psychological--etiology Surveys and Questionnaires Uncertainty