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Coping with arthritis. Current status and critique.

S L Manne1, A J Zautra

  • 1Psychiatry Service/Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

Arthritis and Rheumatism
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Coping strategies significantly impact psychological adjustment in arthritis patients. Further research is needed to refine methods for understanding coping and mental health in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Rheumatology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Coping plays a crucial role in psychological adjustment to arthritis.
  • Previous studies show a link between coping strategies and psychological outcomes in arthritis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address methodological and theoretical limitations in current stress and coping research for arthritis.
  • To advance the understanding of the relationship between coping and mental health in individuals with arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract does not specify methods but discusses conceptual and measurement issues in coping research.
  • Focuses on the evaluation of stress and coping strategies in the context of arthritis.

Main Results:

  • A consistent relationship exists between specific coping strategies and psychological outcomes in arthritis.
  • Methodological and theoretical challenges currently limit definitive conclusions.

Conclusions:

  • Improved understanding of coping in arthritis has theoretical and clinical implications.
  • This research can serve as a model for other chronic illnesses and inform psychosocial interventions.
  • Enhancing the quality of life for arthritis patients through effective interventions is a key goal.

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