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Coping with symptoms related to schizophrenia.
1Dept. of Psychology, Osnabrück, Germany.
Schizophrenia Bulletin
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study introduces a new method to assess coping strategies in schizophrenia patients. Findings suggest patients may have unrealistic coping appraisals, impacting satisfaction and linking coping styles to clinical status.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Coping with schizophrenia is complex for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Understanding patients' subjective experiences and appraisals is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel method for assessing coping in schizophrenia patients.
- To explore the relationship between coping strategies, appraisals, and clinical status.
Main Methods:
- Developed a transactional theory-based approach to coping assessment.
- Utilized disease-related strain lists, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews.
- Assessed 40 inpatients and outpatients with schizophrenia.
Main Results:
- Schizophrenia patients' coping appraisals may be unrealistic, leading to low satisfaction.
- Coping strategies (problem-centered vs. nonproblem-centered, behavioral, cognitive, emotional) correlate with clinical status.
- Highly strained patients predominantly used nonproblem-centered, emotional coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- The developed method offers a comprehensive way to evaluate coping in schizophrenia.
- Interventions may need to address realistic appraisal of coping efforts.
- Tailoring coping strategies to clinical status is essential for improving patient outcomes.