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Current research on chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients is reviewed, and some hypotheses to explain why anticipatory and post‐chemotherapy nausea and vomiting appear are suggested. Methodological problems are also discussed. It is suggested that future research should focus on post‐chemotherapy nausea and emesis, rather than anticipatory nausea and emesis, in order to achieve a deeper understanding of the psychological factors involved in the development of chemotherapy‐induced nausea and v

ISSN:0144-6657    

DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1994.tb01099.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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The purpose of the present study of people with recurrent vertigo (dizziness/dysequilibrium) was (a) to determine whether negative perceptions of symptoms contribute to handicap, and (b) to examine the physical and psychological factors predicting handicap over a seven‐month period. Questionnaires assessing symptoms, anxiety and depression, handicap, and beliefs about the potential consequences of vertigo attacks were completed by 101 patients suffering from vestibular disorders. Three clusters of beliefs were identified: concern about loss of control, fear of serious illness, and anticipation of a severe attack. Fear of losing control and reported autonomic symptoms were significantly related to raw and residualized handicap scores, after controlling for somatization, vertigo severity, anxiety and depression. Initial levels of somatization predicted residualized handicap and emotional distress, while handicap levels predicted future emotional distress and vertigo. Negative perceptions of symptoms may contribute to an escalating cycle of vertigo, anxiety and restriction of activit

ISSN:0144-6657    

DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1994.tb01100.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0144-6657    

DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1994.tb01101.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0144-6657    

DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1994.tb01102.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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Book reviewed in this article:Developmental Disorders: Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Assessment.Edited byS. R. Hooper, G. W. Hynd&R. E.Child Psychopathology: Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Assessment.Edited byS. R. Hooper, G. W. Hynd&R. E. Mattison.A Handbook of Neuropsychological Assessment.Edited byJ. R. Crawford, D. M. Parker&W. W. McKinlay.Menstrual Disorders.ByA. Scambler&G. Scambler.Periods: From Menarche to Menopause.ByS. Golub.International Review of Health Psychology, vol. 1.Edited byS. Maes, H. Leventhal&M. Johnston.Language Structure and Change.ByJ. S. Efran, M. D. Lukens&R. J. Lukens.Aspects of Grief: Bereavement in Adult Life.ByJane Littlewood.Depression: The Evolution of Powerlessness.ByP. Gilbert.Handbook of Head Trauma: Acute Care to Recovery.Edited byCharles J. Long&Leslie K. Ross.Cancer and Stress: Psychological, Biological and Coping Studies.ByCary L. Cooper&Maggie Watson.Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems: New Directions in Theory and Practice.Edited byJ. M. Ussher&C. D. Baker.Children as Witnesses.Edited byH. Dent&R. Flin.Exercise Psychology: The Influence of Physical Exercise on Psychological Processes.Edited byPeter Seraganian.Measuring Mental Health Needs.Edited byG. Thornicroft, C. Brewin&J. Wing.Beyond Blame: Child Abuse Tragedies Revisited.ByP. Reder, S. Duncan&M. Gray.Family Systems Therapy Developments in the Milan‐Systemic Therapies.ByEisa Jone

ISSN:0144-6657    

DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1994.tb01103.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY