Self-Regulation Theory: Applying Theory to Your Practice

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Foreword v
Preface vii
I. Introduction 1
Learner Objectives 1
The Basis of the Book 1
The Stress of Receiving Radiation Therapy 1
Summary of the Findings 2
How to Learn to Use Self-Regulation Theory 2
Organization of the Book 4
References 4
II. Professional Nursing 5
Learner Objectives 5
What is Professional Nursing? 5
The Application of Theory and Research to Nursing Practice 6
Knowledge and Understanding 7
Organizing Nursing Care 7
Summary 8
References 8
III. Self-Regulation Theory 9
Learner Objectives 9
Introduction 9
Schema 10
Parallel Response Model 11
Self-Regulation Theory and Coping with Physical Illness 11
Self-Regulation Theory Interventions Contrasted With Other Types of Interventions 15
Principles for Applying Self-Regulation Theory in Clinical Practice 17
Summary 17
References 18
IV. Research and Self-Regulation Theory 19
Learner Objectives 19
Introduction 19
Laboratory Studies 19
Clinical Studies of Patients Other Than Those With Cancer 20
Early Studies of Patients With Cancer 22
First Study of Patients With Prostate Cancer 22
Do All Patients Need the Special Information? 24
Staff Nurse-Delivered Intervention Study 25
Summary 31
References 31
V. Application of Theory to Practice 33
Learner Objectives 33
What Self-Regulation Theory Says About Patients 33
What Self-Regulation Theory Says About Nursing 34
What Self-Regulation Theory Says About Information 34
Problem Solving, or What Patients May Do That Directly Affects What They Experience 34
Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies 35
VI. Overview of Interventions 37
Learner Objectives 37
Introduction 37
Intervention 1: Presimulation 38
Intervention 2: First Week of Treatment (Side Effects) 38
Intervention 3: Last Week of Treatment 38
Intervention 4: One Month Follow-Up 38
Patient Teaching Sheets 39
VII. Examples of Interventions 45
Introduction 45
Interventions for Patients With Breast Cancer 46
Intervention 1: Presimulation 47
Intervention 2: First Week of Treatment (Side Effects) 49
Intervention 3: Last Week of Treatment 50
Intervention 4: One Month Follow-Up 51
Interventions for Patients With Prostate Cancer 53
Intervention 1: Presimulation 54
Intervention 2: First Week of Treatment (Side Effects) 57
Intervention 3: Last Week of Treatment 58
Intervention 4: One Month Follow-Up 59
Interventions for Patients With Lung Cancer 61
Intervention 1: Presimulation 62
Intervention 2: First Week of Treatment (Side Effects) 65
Intervention 3: Last Week of Treatment 66
Intervention 4: One Month Follow-Up 67
Interventions for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer 69
Intervention 1: Presimulation 70
Intervention 2: First Week of Treatment (Side Effects) 73
Intervention 3: Last Week of Treatment 74
Intervention 4: One Month Follow-Up 75
VIII. Guide to Unplanned Interactions Using Self-Regulation Theory 77
Learner Objectives 77
Introduction 77
Background 77
Vignettes 78
Procedures 79
Summary 79
IX. Implementing Self-Regulation Theory in Practice and Research 81
Learner Objectives 81
Introduction 81
A Framework for Clinical Innovation 82
Research-Based Practice 82
Using Self-Regulation Theory in Practice 83
Applying the Research Findings to Other Clinical Settings 85
Research Needed to Extend Self-Regulation Theory to Nursing Practice 85
Research to Further Develop Self-Regulation Theory 86
Summary 87
References 87
Glossary 88
Index 89
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