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Coping: an essential element of nursing.

H E McHaffie1

  • 1Department of Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Understanding coping mechanisms is vital for patient well-being. This paper synthesizes knowledge to help nurses better support patients through illness, preventing ineffective or harmful interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Nursing Science
  • Health and Social Care

Background:

  • Patient coping is central to well-being, regardless of illness severity.
  • Misunderstanding coping can lead to ineffective or harmful patient support.
  • The multifaceted nature of coping presents challenges for clinicians and researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize existing knowledge on coping from diverse disciplines.
  • To apply coping theories and strategies to the nursing practice.
  • To enhance nurses' understanding and facilitation of patient coping.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis across multiple academic disciplines.
  • Integration of theoretical frameworks on coping.
  • Application of synthesized knowledge to clinical nursing scenarios.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive overview of coping concepts and their relevance to nursing.
  • Identification of practical strategies for facilitating patient coping.
  • Highlighting the importance of an accurate appreciation of coping for effective patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective patient care necessitates a deep understanding of coping mechanisms.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in facilitating patient coping.
  • Further research and interdisciplinary collaboration can improve coping support for patients.

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