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Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine 4/2023

27-12-2022

Uncertainty in healthcare and health decision making: Five methodological and conceptual research recommendations from an interdisciplinary team

Auteurs: Nicolle Simonovic, Jennifer M. Taber, Courtney L. Scherr, Marleah Dean, Jacqueline Hua, Jennifer L. Howell, Beenish M. Chaudhry, Karen E. Wain, Mary C. Politi

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 4/2023

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Abstract

Uncertainty is prevalent in various health contexts. It is imperative to understand how health-related uncertainty can impact individuals’ healthcare experiences and health decision making. The purpose of the present paper is to provide five overarching recommendations from an interdisciplinary team of experts to address gaps in the literature on health-related uncertainty. We present a case study of health-related uncertainty within the specific context of alcohol use to demonstrate these gaps and provide context for the recommendations. The five recommendations concerning health-related uncertainty include: (1) use common, consistent terminology to discuss uncertainty, (2) clarify measures of individual differences in response to uncertainty, (3) increase research on uncertainty and affect, (4) investigate the impact of the channel through which uncertainty is communicated, and (5) develop theory-driven interventions to improve uncertainty management. We conclude by reviewing health contexts in which health-related uncertainty exists and note how our recommendations complement existing reviews and data.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Uncertainty in healthcare and health decision making: Five methodological and conceptual research recommendations from an interdisciplinary team
Auteurs
Nicolle Simonovic
Jennifer M. Taber
Courtney L. Scherr
Marleah Dean
Jacqueline Hua
Jennifer L. Howell
Beenish M. Chaudhry
Karen E. Wain
Mary C. Politi
Publicatiedatum
27-12-2022
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-022-00384-5

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