This study explores the relationship between adjustment to cancer and quality of life in a sample of 68 newly diagnosed non-metastatic breast cancer patients. Responses were assessed on three occasions following communication of the diagnosis and included the Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) scale, a measure of denial and a Spanish quality of life questionnaire for breast cancer patients. Appropriate medical variables were considered and included in the analysis. MAC subscaIes showed adequate internal consistency; nevertheless, there was overlap between subscales and a second order factorial analysis suggested that two dimensions ('perceived threat' and 'perceived control') suffice to describe mental adjustment to cancer. A strong association was found between mental adjustment to cancer and reported vague physical symptomatology at the first assessment. Older patients showed higher 'Denial' scores and lower scores for 'Anxious preoccupation'. 'Fighting spirit' and 'Denial' were associated with better present and future quality of life; 'Helpless/hopeless','Anxious preoccupation' and 'Fatalism' responses were negatively correlated with well-being. These results are discussed from a theoretical point of view.

Hay indicios de que la fatiga, uno de los principales efectos de la conducción prolongada, es más notable en mayores. El artículo recoge un estudio sobre el efecto de la conducción prolongada en un simulador en un grupo de sujetos mayores de 55 años. Los sujetos fueron evaluados médica y psicológicamente antes y después de la conducción. Se aplicaron las pruebas médicas de tensión arterial, pulso y saturación de Oxígeno en sangre y como prueba psicológica realizaron el Driver-Test. Resultados preliminares indican que existe una disminución del rendimiento después de conducir afectando especialmente a la capacidad de toma de decisiones