In spite of good intentions: patients' perspectives on problematic social support interactions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the setting of an acute coronary syndrome, the natural inclination of friends and family members is to provide social support. However, their efforts may be perceived as being problematic or unhelpful. The objective of this study...

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Main Author: Boutin-Foster Carla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/3/1/52