Resilience and coping: a qualitative analysis of cognitive and behavioral factors in adults with osteogenesis
Hannah E Cho1, Whitney S Shepherd1, Gianna M Colombo1
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Purpose:
The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate resilience among adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).
Materials And Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 adults with OI. Transcripts were coded and subsequently abstracted, yielding themes specific to resilience and coping. Interview guides covered broad topics including pain challenges specific to OI, mental health issues related to OI, and priorities for future interventions for individuals with OI.
Results:
Participants described resilience in the context of OI as the ability to grow from adversity, adapt to challenges resulting from OI-related injuries, and find identities apart from their condition. Psychological coping strategies included acceptance, self-efficacy, cognitive reframing, perspective-taking, and positivity. Behavioral factors that helped participants develop resilience included developing new skills, pursuing meaningful goals, practicing spirituality, and seeking external resources such as psychotherapy, education, and connection with community.
Conclusion:
Having identified how adults with OI define resilience and the strategies they use to cope, we can now develop interventions and guide healthcare providers in improving psychological wellbeing in this population.
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