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Adaptation of family caregivers during the acute phase of adult BMT by Fife, B L, Monahan, P O, Abonour, R, Wood, L L, Stump, T E

“…This study examined the course of adaptation as indicated by the level of emotional distress for family caregivers of adult BM recipients across the acute…”
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The Dimensionality of Stigma: A Comparison of Its Impact on the Self of Persons with HIV/AIDS and Cancer by Fife, Betsy L., Wright, Eric R.

“…Does the impact of stigma on the self differ by illness type? This study focuses on a comparison of the effects of the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and…”
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Children's emotional adaptation to parental BMT by Spath, M L, Fife, B L, Monahan, P O, Decker, C L, Austin, J K, Abonour, R, Wood, L L

“…Few studies have examined the effect of parental BMT on the family and less is known regarding the impact on children. The purpose of this prospective study…”
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The measurement of meaning in illness by Fife, Betsy L.

“…A scale is presented that operationalizes the concept of meaning as it is constructed within the context of life-threatening illness. Development of the scale…”
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Longitudinal Study of Adaptation to the Stress of Bone Marrow Transplantation by FIFE, B. L, HUSTER, G. A, CORNETTA, K. G, KENNEDY, V. N, AKARD, L. P, BROUN, E. R

“…This prospective longitudinal study of adaptation to bone marrow transplantation (BMT) addressed three questions: (1) When during BMT do individuals experience…”
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The conceptualization of meaning in illness by Fife, B L

“…The focus of this paper is the development of a conceptualization of meaning within the context of serious illness. It is based on a symbolic interactionist…”
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Preliminary efficacy of a brief family intervention to prevent declining quality of life secondary to parental bone marrow transplantation by Fife, B L, Von Ah, D M, Spath, M L, Weaver, M T, Yang, Z, Stump, T, Farag, S

“…The primary purpose of this research was to develop and evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a brief, cost-effective family-focused intervention to promote…”
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Relationship Issues of Women With Breast Cancer by Holmberg, Sharon K, Scott, Linda L, Alexy, William, Fife, Betsy L

“…This in-depth, qualitative pilot study explored the impact of breast cancer on specific dimensions of the relationships and roles of women. It included…”
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A comparative study of the attitudes of physicians and nurses toward the management of cancer pain by Fife, B L, Irick, N, Painter, J D

“…Although the effective management of cancer pain depends on adequate collaboration and cooperation of the physician and the nurse, little research has been…”
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The experience of cancer and its meaning. Introduction by Fife, B L, Taylor, E J

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Adaptation of family caregivers during the acute phase of adult BMT by FIFE, B. L, MONAHAN, P. O, ABONOUR, R, WOOD, L. L, STUMP, T. E

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The role of constructed meaning in adaptation to the onset of life-threatening illness by Fife, Betsy L.

“…Do the meanings inherent within a traumatic life event increase our understanding of differential mental health outcomes? In light of this question two central…”
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Childhood cancer is a family crisis: a review by Fife, B L

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The use of operant conditioning to increase the frequency of a child's verbal responses to questions by Fife, B L

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The resolution of school phobia through family therapy by Fife, B L, Gant, B L

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A comparative analysis of perceived stigma among HIV-positive Ghanaian and African American males by Poku, Kwabena A, Linn, J Gary, Fife, Betsy L, Azar, Sherry, Kendrick, Lorna

“…The purpose of this paper was to address two questions: (i) Do Ghanaian and African American males with HIV/AIDS experience different types and degrees of…”
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Reducing parental overprotection of the leukemic child by Fife, B L

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Women and the prevention of HIV infection: an integrative review of the literature by Mallory, C, Fife, B L

“…In the United States, recent epidemiological evidence suggests that the epidemic of AIDS is growing rapidly among women. However, the theories used to guide…”
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Cancer and the partner relationship: What is its meaning? by Germino, Barbara B., Fife, Betsy L., Funk, Sandra G.

“…When cancer occurs, it is an illness that has meaning for the lives of all members of the family. This article focuses on the meaning and significance of the…”
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Establishing the mental health clinical specialist role in the medical setting by Fife, B L

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