Psychological impact of predicting individuals' risks of illness: a systematic review.

Volume: 49, Issue: 12, Pages: 1571 - 1598
Published: Dec 1, 1999
Abstract
The aim of this review is to determine the frequency and circumstances under which predicting individuals' risk of illness has adverse psychological effects. Using systematic review methodology, the literature was searched for studies that had assessed the adverse psychological outcomes of risk assessment programmes. The outcomes investigated are emotional (anxiety, depression, distress) cognitive (intrusive thoughts, perceptions of health) and...
Paper Details
Title
Psychological impact of predicting individuals' risks of illness: a systematic review.
Published Date
Dec 1, 1999
Volume
49
Issue
12
Pages
1571 - 1598
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