Age Matters: The Moderating Effect of Age on Styles and Strategies of Coping with Stress and Self-Esteem in Patients with Neoplastic Prostate Hyperplasia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze coping mechanisms and their psychological aspects during the treatment of neoplastic prostate hyperplasia. We have analyzed strategies and styles of coping with stress and self-esteem of patients diagnosed with neoplastic prostate hyperplasia. A total of 126 patients were included in the study. Standardized psychological questionnaires were used to determine the type of coping strategy by using the Stress Coping Inventory MINI-COPE, while a coping style questionnaire was used to assess the type of coping style by using the Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS). The SES Self-Assessment Scale was used to measure the level of self-esteem. Patients using adaptive strategies of coping with stress in the form of active coping, seeking support and planning had higher self-esteem. However, the use of maladaptive coping strategies in the form of self-blame was found to cause a significant decrease in patients’ self-esteem. The study has also shown the choice of a task-based coping style to positively influence one’s self-esteem. An analysis related to patients’ age and coping methods revealed younger patients, up to 65 years of age, using adaptive strategies of coping with stress to have a higher level of self-esteem than older patients using similar strategies. The results of this study show that older patients, despite the use of adaptation strategies, have lower self-esteem. This group of patients should receive special care both from family and medical staff. The obtained results support the implementation of holistic care for patients, using psychological interventions to improve patients’ quality of life. Early psychological consultation and mobilization of patients’ personal resources may allow patients to change stress coping methods towards more adaptive forms.

Coping in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation

“… 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 Coping strategies may evolve and diversify with age and could impact management of challenges associated with HCT. 22 , 23 Improved understanding of the responses of older recipients of HCT to stressors is needed to better inform timely and adequate supportive care for this subpopulation. 24 Finally, given the role of coping in mediating benefits of supportive care interventions, identifying correlates of approach-oriented and avoidant coping in patients before HCT would be helpful in optimizing supportive care interventions throughout the care trajectory of HCT and recovery.…”

The Prediction of Stress in Radiation Therapy: Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Biological Signals

“…Assessment of stress levels in the general population is commonly conducted through surveys [ 22 , 23 ], and this methodology extends to studies examining stress in patients undergoing medical treatment [ 24 ]. During the pandemic, the decline in mental health and quality of life of patients with cancer was assessed through a survey [ 25 ], and the stress of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia was confirmed using this same method [ 26 ]. He et al [ 27 ] evaluated the influence of anxiety survey responses on treatment setup errors in patients receiving radiation therapy and showed that high anxiety at the initial treatment session tended to result in high setup errors.…”

Prediction of Stress in Radiation Therapy: Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Biological Signals

“…Assessment of stress levels in the general population is commonly conducted through surveys [22,23], and this methodology extends to studies examining stress in patients undergoing medical treatment [24]. During the pandemic, the decline in mental health and quality of life of patients with cancer was assessed through a survey [25], and the stress of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia was confirmed through a survey [26]. Although survey research can efficiently yield data, the reliability of self-reported information is a subject of concern [27].…”