Examination of the Relationship Between Hopelessness Levels and Coping Strategies Among the Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

Tokem, Yasemin; Özçelik, Hanife; Cicik, Atiye

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“…The same is true for hope. While hope has been shown in the literature to be a protective factor , it is not possible to rule out that caregivers who perceive only limited burden feel more hope than caregivers who are overwhelmed by their caring tasks.…”

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Gender differences in caregiver burden and its determinants in family members of terminally ill cancer patients

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Psychological support interventions for family caregivers should take gender-specific risk factors into account. Interventions focusing on keeping up hope while caring for a terminally ill family member may be a valuable addition to palliative services to improve support for family carers. Women may benefit from interventions that address adaptive coping and strategies to deal with the dual demands of employment and caring. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Gender differences in caregiver burden and its determinants in family members of terminally ill cancer patients

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“…These emotional complications can decrease quality of life and impede the ability for personal growth that allows a person to move in a positive life direction (Birkeland, Skogbrott, & Blix, 2015). Tokem, Ozcelik, and Cicik (2014) found a negative correlation between increased hopelessness and problem-focused coping strategies (optimistic approach and seeking social support; r = −.484, p < .01; r = −.190, p < .05, respectively). Jakupcak et al (2011) found that unrelieved feelings of hopelessness dramatically increased symptoms of psychological stress, including suicidal ideation, in a group of veterans with diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder.…”

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The Effect of Reflective Garden Walking on Adults With Increased Levels of Psychological Stress

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2015

J Holist Nurs

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“…Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children caused some unique challenges for children and their families. Children with cancer's family members and their caregivers experience immense psychological distress, financial and relationship problems, and low quality of life so they need support, information, and advice (1,2).…”

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Social Workers’ Resilience: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology

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Background: Working in pediatric oncology is highly stressful and exhausting for social workers. Evidence acknowledges the development of compassion fatigue and burnout as a result of being continuously in this field. Objectives: This study was aimed to explore how pediatric oncology social workers alleviate compassion fatigue and burnout. Methods: The present qualitative study was performed using a content analysis method. A total of 19 social workers participated in this study who were providing services for children with cancer and their families in public and specialized children's cancer hospitals in Iran. A purposeful sampling method was applied, until reaching data saturation. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed by qualitative inductive content analysis. The trustworthiness of the study was supported by considering the creditability, transferability, dependability, and conformability. The study lasted from 2015 to 2017. Results: Four main categories including sense of being worthy, self-care, professional growth, and establishing boundaries were extracted from the experiences of social workers which was identified "resiliency of social workers" as a key concept. The contributing factors demonstrated the strategies was used by social workers to protect themselves from CF and BO. Conclusions: As a result of this study, through recognizing the strategies to resilience in pediatric oncology social workers and enforcing its contributing factors, the health-care system, social workers, and the patients would all benefit. The results of this study can be used as the basis for future research in this field.

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Examination of the Relationship Between Hopelessness Levels and Coping Strategies Among the Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

Abstract: This study could be used to help develop nursing interventions and efficient coping strategies. It suggests how oncology nurses may support family caregivers to increase their level of hope.

Cited by 25 publications

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Gender differences in caregiver burden and its determinants in family members of terminally ill cancer patients

Gender differences in caregiver burden and its determinants in family members of terminally ill cancer patients

The Effect of Reflective Garden Walking on Adults With Increased Levels of Psychological Stress

Social Workers’ Resilience: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology

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