Characteristics of patients who believe they can control their cancer

Link, LB; Robbins, Laura Pope; Mancuso, Carol A.; Me, Charlson

doi:10.1016/s0895-4356(02)00421-3

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“…It is important to examine positive coping strategies, such as fighting spirit, which may be helpful in alleviating the burden of confronting a breast cancer diagnosis. Earlier research in non-minority populations has documented that for cancer survivors, feeling in control of their cancer was associated with a fighting spirit and lack of control was associated with depression (Link, Robbins, Mancuso, & Charlson, 2002). Future studies could examine fighting spirit coping in relation to psychological health indicators among cultural ethnic minority BCS.…”

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Coping with breast cancer: Reflections from Chinese American, Korean American, and Mexican American women.

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Objective The present study identified and compared the coping strategies of Chinese-, Korean-, and Mexican-American breast cancer survivors (BCS). Methods Six focus groups were conducted with Chinese- (n = 21), Korean- (n = 11), and Mexican-American (n = 9) BCS. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated for thematic content analysis of coping experiences and strategies. Results Women reported the use of eight coping strategies (religious/spiritual, benefit finding, fatalism, optimism, fighting spirit, information seeking, denial, and self-distraction). Among Chinese-American BCS, benefit finding was the most referenced coping strategy, whereas religious/spiritual coping was most frequently reported among Korean- and Mexican-American BCS. Denial and self-distraction were the least cited strategies. Conclusions Survivors draw upon new found inner strength to successfully integrate their cancer experience into their lives. Coping models must consider the diversity of cancer survivors and the variability in coping strategies among cultural ethnic minority BCS.

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Coping with breast cancer: Reflections from Chinese American, Korean American, and Mexican American women.

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“…Undoubtedly, empowerment of patients with a chronic illness such as cancer is of vital importance in helping them address and cope with their illness and reduce psychological distress (Anderson, 1996;Link, Robbins, Mancuso, & Charlson, 2002). The loss of control experienced by most patients can only be addressed by ensuring that patients are involved more fully not only in the management of their condition but also in decisions regarding treatment options (Auerbach, 2000;Brundage et al, 2001).…”

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The Psychometrics of Developing the Patient Empowerment Scale

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Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

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Although patient empowerment is widely acknowledged as important by health professionals it remains a somewhat nebulous concept. An initial empowerment measure has been developed through an extensive review of literature combined with a series of in-depth interviews of cancer patients concerning their use of coping strategies. The results were analysed for major themes in relation to sense of control over the illness. A set of twenty-eight statements were formulated from themes into a Likert-type scale for self-completion by 100 cancer patients. The scale could be used in assessing level of empowerment amongst cancer patients thereby establishing through this information, the patient's ability to make decisions about coping with their illness.

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Characteristics of patients who believe they can control their cancer

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Coping with breast cancer: Reflections from Chinese American, Korean American, and Mexican American women.

Coping with breast cancer: Reflections from Chinese American, Korean American, and Mexican American women.

The Psychometrics of Developing the Patient Empowerment Scale

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