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Usefulness of the Threatening Medical Situations Inventory in individuals considering genetic testing for cancer risk.

Patient education and counseling - 1 Dec 2007

Wakefield Claire E, Homewood Judi, Mahmut Mehmet, Taylor Alan, Meiser Bettina

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the psychometric properties of the Threatening Medical Situations Inventory (TMSI) in a community sample (Study 1), and to examine its usefulness in individuals with a strong family history of cancer (Study 2). METHODS: Study 1 participants (N=276) completed 2 online surveys, 14 days apart. Study 2 participants (N=311) completed 2 questionnaires, 6 months apart. RESULTS: Both studies revealed...

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PMID: 17706910
DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2007.07.001

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