The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping says that the impact of a stressful situation is influenced by a person's perception of the situation and perception of his or her ability to deal with it.
The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping informs the work we do with healthcare provider audiences. Healthcare providers encounter patients during challenging periods of life. The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping helps us understand how patient's reactions to stressful challenges might influence their behavior.
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