This modified model partially supported the
UIT . The findings showed that subjects reported
differing perceptions between symptom severity
and symptom distress . Thus , nurses should use the
findings to assist in the development of specific practice
guidelines for the provision of care and management
of the most common symptoms patients perceive as
being severe and distressful . Furthermore , members of
the healthcare team should work on the development
of an intervention program that prevents or manages
those symptoms , so as to provide better outcomes . An
effective symptom management program may help
reduce uncertainty , lead to appraisal of uncertainty
as an opportunity and encourage the use of effective
coping strategies . This , in turn , could contribute to the
prevention or reduction of depression , with subsequent
improvement of QOL .