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Coping with rheumatoid arthritis

S P Newman1, T A Revenson

  • 1University College London Medical School, University College London, U.K.

Bailliere'S Clinical Rheumatology
|June 1, 1993
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Rheumatoid arthritis patients often use early coping styles for illness stressors. These strategies may be insufficient for novel or chronic challenges, requiring adaptation over time.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Rheumatology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may develop coping styles early in their illness journey.
  • Coping strategies are often utilized when facing illness-related stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of coping strategies employed by RA patients.
  • To understand how RA patients adapt their coping mechanisms to illness-related stressors.

Main Methods:

  • This study examines the spontaneous and adaptive coping mechanisms in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.
  • It analyzes the effectiveness of previously successful strategies when confronted with new or persistent illness stressors.

Main Results:

  • A consistent coping style may emerge early in RA patients.

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  • Little distinction was found between specific stressors (pain vs. disability) or prior strategy success.
  • Patients may experiment with strategies over time for novel or insufficient stressors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early coping styles are common in RA patients.
    • Existing strategies may not always be sufficient for managing RA-related stress.
    • Adaptation and exploration of new coping mechanisms are crucial for RA patients facing persistent or novel challenges.