Refining Mishel's Reconceptualized Uncertainty in Illness Theory
Explaining the Development of Uncertainty in Chronic Illness
Recent publication
The Division of Nursing Science with a focus on Person-Centred Care Research has studied Mishel's Reconceptualised Uncertainty in Illness Theory. This addresses the influence of experienced uncertainty on the course of illness and is based on two central concepts, namely probability thinking and self-organisation. The researchers refined the theory in a three-stage study and were able to formulate new, causal theoretical hypotheses on the basis of a qualitative longitudinal survey. At the heart of the study is the question of how experienced uncertainty can develop over the course of an illness and what influence this experience of uncertainty has on the person and their recovery. The aim in practice is to minimise negative experiences of uncertainty and replace them with positive health beliefs. The work has been published in the journal "Research and theory for nursing practice".
Eppel-Meichlinger, J, Kobleder, A & Mayer, H 2024, 'Refining Mishel's Reconceptualized Uncertainty in Illness Theory: Explaining the Development of Uncertainty in Chronic Illness', Research and theory for nursing practice, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 171-192. https://doi.org/10.1891/RTNP-2023-0068
Dr. Jasmin Eppel-Meichlinger BScN MSc
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Division of Nursing Science with focus on Person-centred Care Research
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Hanna Mayer
Head of
Division of Nursing Science with focus on Person-centred Care Research
