The Impact of Pandemic on Couples With Cancer: Examining the Role of Cancer-Related Communication on Cancer-Related Distress Via the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model

Rajaei, Afarin

doi:10.1177/10664807211009803

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“…MedFTs should embrace and utilize their systemic BPSS lens when screening, assessing, diagnosing and treating, as well as collaborating with a BPSS team of health care providers to pay attention to both individual and dyadic influences of adaptive processes on relationship quality and stability. MedFTs should also be knowledgeable about complex BPSS factors that affect couples with cancer and their romantic relationships (Rajaei et al, 2021). One way of doing this is through providing support and education to patients and their romantic partners, which is at the core of medical family therapy (McDaniel, Hepworth, & Doherty, 1992.…”

Section: Clinical Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Finally, MedFTs should increase collaboration between providers, patients and their partners, and the health care system (Marlowe, 2011). MedFTs can collaborate closely with the health care team of patient with cancer and their romantic partners (Rajaei et al, 2021). MedFTs should provide evidencebased, culturally appropriate, and systemic BPSS care for patients and their romantic partners through frequently collaborating with other disciplines (e.g., primary care providers, oncologists, and social workers) involved in the health care team.…”

Section: Clinical Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is especially important when MedFTs work with immigrants and minorities since they may face more financial challenges and work more than usual (Mobasher, 2006). Thus, MedFTs should embrace a culturally sensitive approach when exploring contextual factors (e.g., age, gender, race, and reproductive stages); Galanti’s (2015). Four C’s of culture may be helpful for MedFTs in this regard.…”

Section: Medical Family Therapy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Couples Coping with Cancer: Implications of Adaptive Process and Relationship Outcomes in Recent Findings for Marriage and Family Therapists and Medical Family Therapists

Rajaei

2021

The Family Journal

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The majority of patients with cancer experience clinically significant levels of distress (Dyson et al., 2012; Kwak et al., 2013; Yanez, Garcia, Victorson, & Salsman, 2013) that varies by age at diagnosis, cancer type, and psychosocial needs. Across multiple oncology studies, it has been reported that relationships with family and friends are important sources of support throughout the cancer experience (e.g., Goodall, King, Ewing, Smith, & Kenny, 2012; Miedema, Zebrack, 2011). However, a close relationship can also be a source of distress for patients with cancer, particularly those who are emotionally unavailable or unable to handle stress (Synder & Pearse, 2010; Zebrack, Chesler, & Kaplan, 2010). Contributors to the oncology literature suggested that distress levels between patients and their partners are interrelated (Gregorio et al., 2012; Juth et al., 2015; Kim & Given, 2008; Segrin et al., 2007). Dyadic research that includes patients and their partners is necessary for developing programs and interventions better targeted at meeting patients’ and their partners’ needs. Yet, these factors and the exploration of adaptive processes have not been examined among couples who are facing cancer. In light of these facts, several implications are provided for clinical practice, future research, policy, and the field of medical family therapy based on the above-mentioned studies (Rajaei & Jensen, 2020; Rajaei et al., 2021a).

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Section: Clinical Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Clinical Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Medical Family Therapy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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