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Self-Regulation Theory: Applying Theory to Your Practice

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Contents

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