| Summary: | When health fails or injury occurs, individuals may appraise the meaning of life in ways that differ from those that have served them previously. In fact, the impact of health changes on perceived quality of life is just beginning to be understood. Response shift is a construct that allows researchers to understand and identify these effects over time. /// This volume examines this construct comprehensively, including the theoretical underpinnings, methodology for assessment in primary and secondary data analyses, and application to treatment outcomes research and medical decision making. Written for health care researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the book casts new light on many issues in clinical care affected by response shift. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)
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