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Health-Illness Transition Experiences Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer, Jessica Goldberg
Health-Illness Transition Experiences Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer, Jessica Goldberg
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and is associated with a poor prognosis measured in terms of months and with significant palliative care needs, including psychological distress. Self-management describes a patient’s ability to manage the sequelae of serious illness, which can have an impact on quality of life and psychological health. One of the fundamental self-management skills is the management of transitions. A transition is a change in life situation or status that causes a shift in a patient’s identity, role, behavior, or interpersonal relationships. Patients with cancer experience multiple, often overlapping transitions that can influence …