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AbstractThe purpose of this study was to identify the most accurate indirect measure of medication compliance in primary hypertension through comparison with a recently developed direct measure of the antihypertensive agent, hydrochlorothiazide. A convenience sample of 40 subjects was seen by the investigator twice in an office setting and once in their homes. Data were collected by an interview schedule, blood pressure measurement, pill counts, urine analysis, and hospital record review. Patient interview was the most sensitive and accurate measure of compliance; this measure correctly classified 85% of patients as to compliant or noncompliant.

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080112

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThe effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on anxiety and perceptions of personal control over health status are evaluated in this study. After collection of baseline data, 22 hypertensive clients received relaxation training in a series of weekly group sessions followed by individual monitoring sessions over a 6‐week period. The 22 hypertensive clients in the control group received blood pressure monitoring, weight checks, and health counseling but were given no relaxation training during the study period. The group instructed in relaxation exhibited significantly lower anxiety than the control group at 4‐month followup. After training, the relaxation group also scored significantly higher than the control group on beliefs in personal control of health and lower in beliefs that chance or luck affected health outcomes. At followup, the groups did not differ significantly on perceived influence of powerful others over health status. Findings support the potential usefulness of relaxation training in modifying affective and cognitive characteristics of hypertensive clie

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080113

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThis study investigated relationships between the roles women enact during midlife and the frequency and severity of symptoms they report at the climacteric. A sample of 185 healthy, middle‐aged women completed measures assessing climacteric symptoms, adjustment to the marital role, and degree of participation in child‐rearing, recreational, and work roles. Findings indicated that the more roles women enact, the less likely they are to experience climacteric symptoms. Adjustment to the marital role and an active recreational role were the best predictors of infrequent and mild climacteric symptoms. The number of hours worked was negatively related to recreational involvement and marital role adjustment but did not relate to climacteric symptoms. The child‐rearing role was not related to symptoms. These findings indicate that successful marital adaptation and active role participation may be significantly related to diminished climacteric symptoms formation of midlife

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080114

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThis study was conducted to determine the impact of a husband's chronic illness on the spouse's life. The sample was 76 married women, 46 whose husbands had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 30 whose husbands did not have a chronic illness. On a mailed questionnaire wives of COPD patients reported higher subjective stress (p= .032) and lower life satisfaction (p= .006) than the wives whose husbands did not have a chronic illness. The COPD wives assumed more new roles and responsibilities, relinquished more social activities, rated their health lower, and reported less frequent marital relations. Implications for future research are addressed.

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080115

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080116

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080117

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080118

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080119

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080120

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0160-6891    

DOI:10.1002/nur.4770080121

出版商:Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY