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[Patients' coping strategies during radiotherapy]
Ariane Lorencetti1, Janete Pessuto Simonetti
1ari_ane@hotmail.com.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|January 31, 2006
Summary
Cancer patients facing radiotherapy utilize both emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies to manage treatment stress. Understanding these coping mechanisms is vital for patient support.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Context:
- Cancer diagnosis and radiotherapy treatment present significant life stressors.
- Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing the psychological impact of cancer.
- Individualized coping processes influence adaptation to the disease and its treatment.
Purpose:
- To identify and analyze the coping strategies employed by patients undergoing radiotherapy.
- To explore how patients manage the demands of cancer and its treatment.
Summary:
- This qualitative study interviewed 16 radiotherapy patients using Collective Subject Discourse Analysis.
- Patients developed coping strategies centered on managing emotions and addressing problems related to their cancer and treatment.
Impact:
- Findings offer insights into patient adaptation to cancer treatment.
- Understanding diverse coping strategies can inform supportive care interventions for cancer patients.