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Resilience in Cancer Patients
Annina Seiler1, Josef Jenewein1,2
1Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|April 27, 2019
Summary
Cancer patients can enhance resilience and posttraumatic growth (PTG) through biological, personal, and social factors. Promoting these strengths is vital for psychological recovery and overall cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment cause significant distress with potential long-term psychological effects.
- Resilience is the capacity to maintain psychological and physical functioning during adversity.
- Posttraumatic growth (PTG) involves positive changes following major life crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify factors influencing resilience and PTG in cancer patients and survivors.
- Examine the relationship between resilience, PTG, and mental health outcomes.
- Discuss the clinical implications of resilience and PTG in cancer recovery.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted in PubMed from inception to May 2018.
- Keywords included cancer, resilience, posttraumatic growth, coping, social support, and distress.
- A model of resilience and PTG in cancer patients was developed from the reviewed literature.
Main Results:
- Biological, personal, and social factors significantly contribute to cancer patients' resilience.
- Resilience is linked to favorable psychological and treatment outcomes.
- Posttraumatic growth is a key aspect of cancer adjustment.
Conclusions:
- The cancer experience can lead to both positive and negative life changes.
- Resilience and PTG are measurable and can be improved via interventions.
- Integrating resilience and PTG promotion into cancer care is crucial.
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