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Renal failure adjustment and coping style.

C Blodgett

    Journal of Personality Assessment
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Patients with renal failure who used aggressive coping styles experienced poorer psychological adjustment. Those receiving staff-supervised treatment utilized more passive coping mechanisms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Nephrology
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Renal failure presents significant psychosocial challenges.
    • Understanding patient adjustment is crucial for effective care.
    • Coping styles may influence adaptation to chronic illness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between coping style and psychosocial adjustment in renal failure patients.
    • To determine if different treatment modalities are associated with distinct coping styles.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 62 renal failure patients participated.
    • Descriptive research questions guided the investigation.
    • Coping styles and psychosocial adjustment were assessed.

    Main Results:

    • An aggressive coping style was inversely correlated with psychological adjustment.
    • Patients undergoing staff-supervised treatment exhibited significantly higher passive defense scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Coping strategies significantly impact psychosocial adjustment in renal failure.
    • Treatment setting may influence the adoption of coping mechanisms.

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