Adaptation to Changing Health: Response Shift in Quality-Of-Life Research [Hardcover]

Carolyn E. Schwartz (Editor), Mirjam A. G. Sprangers (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1557987106 | ISBN-13: 978-1557987105 | Edition: 1

Edited by response-shift pioneers Carolyn Schwartz and Mirjam A.G. Spr angers, this book is the first to examine the construct comprehensivel y, including its theoretical underpinnings, methodology for assessment in primary and secondary data analyses, and application to treatment outcomes research and medical decision making. Chapter authors examine response shift in various populations, from bereaved caregivers with AIDS to prostate and breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. Wri tten for health care researchers, practitioners, and policy makers, th is book casts new light on many intriguing issues in clinical care aff ected by response shift.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 227 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (July 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557987106
• ISBN-13: 978-1557987105
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,538,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)