Date of Submission
2007
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
First Advisor
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP, Chairperson
Second Advisor
Don Masey, Psy.D.
Third Advisor
Michael Harostoc, M.D.
Abstract
This research proposal highlights the potential outcomes: post-surgical CABG patients with little or no positive coping methods will reflect signiflcant levels of depression, pain and lower HRQL scores and that post-surgical CABG with low levels of social support will show significant levels of depression, pain and lower HRQL scores. This research will also define and clarify the interrelationships between these mechanisms that affect the recovery process in CABG patients. Furthermore this research wiIl help to identify a clinical need for treatment in CABG patients that would reduce further cardiac complications and ultimately reduce overall health related costs. This proposal will identify any demographic information (age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and race) that has an influence in this population and any implications for future outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Kovacs, Theresa A., "Relationship of Coping and Social Support to Depression, Perceived Pain, and Health-related Outcomes in Post-surgical Coronary Bypass Grafting Patients " (2007). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 74.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/74