A developmental-contextual model of couples co** with chronic illness is presented that
views chronic illness as affecting the adjustment of both the patient and the spouse such that …

Several theoretical models have described the ways that patients and partners respond to a
health problem. Most of these models are faced with limitations regarding the role of …

Objectives Carers of people with eating disorders (ED) have high levels of distress, but little
is known about the contributing factors. The aim of this study was to examine predictors of …

The present study examines whether the degree of congruence between the patient's and
the partner's perceptions of myocardial infarction (MI) has an influence on a range of …

Background Globally, economically developed countries face similar ageing demographics
and the challenge of a 'care gap', yet they vary due to different care and formal support …

This study jointly examined illness beliefs held by persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS)
and caregivers in relation to well-being. A group of 68 PwMS and their caregivers completed …

This chapter describes the contents and structure of subjective perceptions of health and
illness, which are coherent theories in which individuals' health-related knowledge is …

Background Individual illness perceptions have been highlighted as important influences on
clinical outcomes for back pain. However, the illness perceptions of'significant …

This study explores family relationships and support needs when adapting to a relative's
advanced-multiple sclerosis (MS) around transition into care. A multi-site qualitative study of …

As a factor in parenting stress, gender differences in caring for children with genetic or rare
diseases warrant research attention; therefore, this study explored gender differences in …