Open AccessPositive Psychological Change Following a Cancer Diagnosis in Old Age
Author(s) -
Aasha I. Hoogland,
Heather Jim,
Nancy E. Schoenberg,
John Watkins,
Graham D. Rowles
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
cancer nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.79
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1538-9804
pISSN - 0162-220X
DOI - 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000766
Subject(s) - posttraumatic growth , coping (psychology) , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , clinical psychology , mental health , social support , psychological resilience , cancer survivor , psychological adaptation , psychological intervention , population , personal development , gerontology , cancer , psychology , psychiatry , psychotherapist , nursing , environmental health
Despite the stress inherent in a cancer diagnosis, many cancer survivors report benefits, including perceptions of personal growth and well-being. Among adults 60 years or older, for whom cancer diagnoses are most prevalent, there is a notable lack of research on positive psychological change.