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1Psychosocial Consultant, Prehabilitation Clinic, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Objective:
To present a practical how-to guide on implementing a coping skills intervention for patients with cancer facing surgery.
Data Sources:
A review of the literature on coping and coping skills and on assessing the impact on patients' emotional status.
Conclusion:
Developing and presenting a brief coping skills program is possible within the confines of perioperative preparation for oncology patients. Such coping skills help develop a sense of self-efficacy, personal control, and resilience. Patients are responsive to the program and seem to practice their home assignments in a satisfactory manner.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Oncology nurses can implement some of or all of the program with their patients. The coping skills fall under the mandate of a variety of health care professionals and are readily available to present to patients. The preoperative period is a suitable time to engage patients to learn coping skills.
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