Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Oct 1997
Reciprocal support in the context of cancer: perspectives of the patient and spouse.
To examine the relationship between mutual spousal support and psychological health status of patients and their spouses. ⋯ Include the patients' and spouses perceptions of balance in the exchange of marital support in family assessments. Intervene directly or through referral to enable couples to understand the benefit and obligation to support each other when faced with a life-threatening illness.