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Stress and coping: constructs for nursing.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|January 1, 1984

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This paper explores the conditions that cause stress in patients and discusses coping strategies nurses can use. Understanding stress and coping is vital for patient care and managing illness responses.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Health Sciences

Background:

Stress is a significant factor in understanding patient responses to illness.
Nurses require a comprehensive understanding of stress and its triggers.
Patient coping mechanisms are crucial for managing stress during illness.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the conditions under which stress occurs in patients.
To discuss the concept of coping as a stress-reduction strategy.
To enhance nurses' understanding of patient stress and coping.

Main Methods:

Literature review on stress and coping in nursing.
Exploration of theoretical frameworks for stress.
Analysis of patient responses to illness.

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Main Results:

Identified various conditions that can precipitate patient stress.
Detailed the relationship between stress and illness.
Highlighted the role of coping in mitigating stress effects.

Conclusions:

Stress is a key construct for nurses to understand patient illness responses.
Coping strategies can be employed to manage stressors and their impact.
Further research into nursing interventions for stress management is warranted.