Prediction of post traumatic growth based on social support, coping styles and optimism in patients with Brain Tumor

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-270
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Hashemi ◽  
Kobra Haji Alizadeh ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

Effect of coping styles on the psychological impact of discussing life expectancy for men with advanced cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9615-9615
Author(s):  
L. D. Cripe ◽  
S. Rawl ◽  
P. Monahan ◽  
Y. Tong ◽  
K. Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Full Discussion ◽  
Post Traumatic

9615 Background: Discussions of life expectancy between men and oncologists are limited, in part, because of the potential adverse effect on psychological outcomes. However, appraisal of the cancer threat may enhance coping and improve psychological outcomes for some men with advanced cancer. Methods: We recruited 81 men with advanced cancer to complete surveys including coping (Mini-MAC), post-traumatic growth (PTGI), psychological outcomes (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Men and oncologists rated extent of discussions about life expectancy. Moderation was assessed with regression interactions and follow-up within group Pearson correlations. Results: Men reported a full (33%), brief (41%), or no (26%) discussion of life expectancy. Concordance was low. Only 23 (28%) agreed with oncologists about the extent of discussion. Among the 34 oncologists who reported having a full discussion, 16 (47%) of their patients reported having a brief discussion and 8 (24%) reported no discussion. Men who reported having a full discussion had significantly lower depression scores (mean = 2.8) than those who reported a brief or no discussion (mean = 4.6; p=.018). As expected, the extent of discussion moderated some of the relationships between coping style and outcomes. Helpless-hopeless coping was associated with greater depression only among patients who reported a full or brief discussion of life expectancy (n=61, r=.56, p<.0001). Interestingly, greater fatalism was associated with greater PTGI spiritual change among men who reported no or brief discussions (n = 54, r = .39, p = .004) and greater PTGI personal strength (n = 20, r = .63, p = .003) and PTGI appreciation of life (n = 20, r = .62, p = .003) among men who reported no discussion compared to men with full and brief or full discussion, respectively. Conclusions: Most men and oncologists reported discussions of life expectancy but there was little agreement on extent. Full discussions were not associated with depression; however this effect was moderated by coping styles. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Coping styles and psychological outcomes in men with advanced cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20521-e20521
Author(s):  
K. Schmidt ◽  
P. Monahan ◽  
Y. Tong ◽  
S. Rawl ◽  
K. Rand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Anxiety State ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

e20521 Background: The psychological outcomes of men with advanced cancer may vary based upon their appraisal and response to the threat of cancer. Coping styles in other illnesses are influenced by gender and stage of disease, but little is known specifically about men with advanced cancer. Methods: We recruited 81 men with advanced cancer to complete surveys assessing coping (Mini-MAC), post-traumatic growth (PTGI), and psychological outcomes (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Psychological outcomes and coping styles were determined with means, and percentages above established cutoff points. Relationships were assessed using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results: The mean HADS anxiety and depression scores were 5.4 and 4.0, respectively. Fourteen men (17%) scored 8–10 and 8 (10%) scored ≥11 suggesting an anxiety state and disorder, respectively. Eight men (10%) had scores suggesting a depressive state and 4 (5%) a depressive disorder. Greater helplessness/hopelessness and anxious preoccupation scores were correlated with greater anxiety (r =.54, p<.0001; r =.66, p<.0001) and depression scores (r =.43, p<.0001; r=.47, p<.0001). Greater fighting spirit correlated with less anxiety (r =-.26, p=.018) and less depression (r = -.42, p < .0001) and with increased post-traumatic growth in the form of new possibilities (r = .26, p = .020), personal strength (r = .33, p = .003), and the total PTGI score (r = .23, p = .043). Greater fatalism was associated with lower total distress measured by the total HADS score (r = -.24, p = .032), and marginally so when assessed separately for anxiety (r = -.22, p = .052) and depression (r = -.21, p = .056). In addition, greater fatalism was significantly associated with greater post-traumatic growth in all five areas assessed by the PTGI subscales (.27 < r < .36; .001 p < .032). Conclusions: As expected men with advanced cancer report anxiety and depression. Coping styles were significantly associated with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic growth. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals The Impact of Stigma and Social Support on Development of Post-traumatic Growth Among Persons Living with HIV

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Kamen ◽  
Chaniga Vorasarun ◽  
Ty Canning ◽  
Eliza Kienitz ◽  
Carolyn Weiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact
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