The constructs 'stress' and 'coping' as a rationale for nursing activities

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Psychology
• Health Sciences

Background:

• The paper utilizes established definitions of 'stress' and 'coping' from prior research (Clarke 1984).
• Disease processes are examined through the theoretical framework of stress and coping.

Purpose of the Study:

• To interpret disease processes using the constructs of stress and coping.
• To analyze the role of nurses in managing patient stress and strengthening coping skills.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis applying stress and coping frameworks.
• In-depth examination of nursing roles in stress reduction and coping enhancement.
• Comparative analysis of general hospital and district nursing.

Main Results:

• The nurse's role is identified as crucial in mitigating patient stress.
• Nursing interventions can effectively strengthen patient coping mechanisms.
• General hospital and district nursing contexts offer significant opportunities for stress and coping support.

Conclusions:

• A stress and coping perspective provides valuable insights into disease processes.
• Nurses are central to patient well-being by managing stress and fostering coping.
• Further analysis of nursing practices in hospital and community settings is warranted.