Research concerning distress in couples co** with cancer was integrated using meta-
analysis and narrative critical appraisal. Individual levels of distress were determined more …

BACKGROUND. Cancer affects not only the quality of life (QOL) of individuals with the
disease but also that of their family members and close friends. The impact on various …

This article reviews research directions on elderly cancer patients and the consequences of
their disease for their partners and families. In a systematic review of the research literature …

The population in the western world has been aging while the cancer survival rates have
been systematically increasing. Knowledge is lacking about psychological processes and …

Breast cancer is known to cause substantial anxiety, depressed mood, and diminished
marital functioning in the diagnosed woman's spouse. Despite the scope and magnitude of …

Objective: The aim of this investigation was to test whether interdependence in dyads living
with breast cancer could account for person–partner crossover effects in distress outcomes …

The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate demographic and clinical factors that
interfere with quality of life (QoL) in women with breast cancer. The sample was composed …

Caregiving by a family member or a friend is critical in maintaining and improving the health
and well-being of individuals living with cancer, and in reducing demands on the health care …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a couple-based intervention
on the quality of life (QOL) of early-stage breast cancer patients and their partners. A …

Dyadic designs have been used in health research to investigate intra‐and inter‐personal
mechanisms of health and well‐being in various types of dyads, including parent–child …