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The assessment of coping.

H E McHaffie

    Clinical Nursing Research
    |February 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Measuring coping strategies presents significant methodological challenges. This study emphasizes patient subjectivity and individual context for accurate coping assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Nursing Research

    Background:

    • Assessing coping mechanisms is complex due to methodological issues.
    • Existing instruments may not fully capture the nuances of individual coping.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine measurement challenges in coping assessment.
    • To identify key components that explain coping behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Research conducted at the University of Edinburgh's Nursing Research Unit.
    • Focus on subjective patient assessments.
    • Consideration of social context and cost-benefit analysis of strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Identified major methodological problems in coping measurement.
    • Highlighted the importance of patient-reported outcomes.
    • Emphasized the need to consider individual and situational factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate coping measurement requires addressing methodological flaws.
    • Patient subjectivity and individual context are crucial for effective coping assessment.
    • Further research is needed to refine coping measurement tools.