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Coping, Anxiety, and Pain Intensity in Patients Requiring Thoracic Surgery
Elisei Moise Hasan1,2, Crenguta Livia Calma3, Anca Tudor4
1Clinic of Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital Timișoara, Gheorghe Dima Street No. 5, 300079 Timișoara, Romania.
Journal of Personalized Medicine
|November 27, 2021
Summary
Patients undergoing chest surgery with social-focused coping styles experience higher anxiety and pain. Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for managing post-surgical distress and improving patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Psychological distress
- Pain management
Background:
- Post-surgical stress, anxiety, and chest pain are prevalent in thoracic surgery patients.
- Patient coping styles significantly impact postsurgical outcomes and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of coping styles on anxiety and post-operative chest pain intensity in patients with thoracic surgical pathology.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 90 patients with thoracic surgical pathology one month post-surgery.
- Utilized validated Romanian versions of the COPE scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Questionnaire, McGill Pain Questionnaire, and Numeric Pain Rating Scale.
Main Results:
- Patients with social-focused coping reported significantly higher anxiety and post-operative thoracic pain compared to those with emotion-focused or problem-focused coping (Kruskal-Wallis, p = 0.028, p = 0.022, p = 0.042, p = 0.007).
- No significant differences in pain intensity were observed relative to anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Coping style is a critical factor in managing anxiety and pain for patients undergoing chest surgery.
- A multidisciplinary approach integrating psychological support is recommended for clinical practice in thoracic surgery.
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