The Level of Stress and Coping Strategies in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Their Relationships with the Disease Course

Kotas, Roman; Nowakowska-Kotas, Marta; Budrewićz, Sławomir; Pokryszko−Dragan, Anna

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“…The results of many studies have shown that the type D personality is a significant predictor of cardiovascular diseases (ischemic heart disease, hypertension), as well as somatic diseases, such as cancer, peptic ulcer disease, and skin diseases [ 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ].…”

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Type D Personality and Stomatognathic System Disorders in Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Dalewski

Pałka³

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JCM

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Background: A person’s response to stressors is largely dependent on their personality traits that affect the way stress is controlled and relieved. This article is a quantitative analysis assessing the importance of the distressed personality in the development of stomatognathic system disorders (SSDs) in physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The goal of the research was to assess the presence of type D personality in students with symptoms of stomatognathic system disorders. Material and Method: The research was carried out among 300 physiotherapy students. The data were collected using the form of the occurrence of symptoms of SS disorders developed for the purpose of the study and the standardized psychological DS14 questionnaire. Results: In a group of 300 students, the presence of type D personality was found in 160 people (53.3%). People with type D personality had symptoms of SS disorders more often than the group without stressful personality traits. There was a significant difference between the groups regarding all the examined symptoms. In the group of people with type D personality, the most frequently reported symptoms of SS disorders included: headache (51.3%), pain in the neck and shoulder girdle (43.1%), and teeth clenching (35.6%). As many as 70% of the respondents in the group with symptoms of SS disorders (P1) had type D personality, whereas in the asymptomatic group (P2) this result was 23.3%. There was a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.00). Statistically significantly higher values of both D personality dimensions were observed in women than in men with symptoms of SS disorders. In people reporting symptoms of SS disorders, higher average values were observed in both dimensions of type D personality. There were significant differences between the groups. Conclusion: type D personality may contribute to the development of symptoms of stomatognathic disorders.

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Type D Personality and Stomatognathic System Disorders in Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Pałka³

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“…Nevertheless, the finding of our study revealed the need for healthcare professionals to support MS patients in coping with stress related to their illness and problems in their daily lives. A qualitative study reported that many MS patients did not communicate with their doctors about stress, and patients did not receive adequate care in this field 11. However, it should not be forgotten that recommending a stress-free life for patients and their relatives and keeping away from stress after their MS diagnosis may increase these patients' sensitivity to stress 10.…”

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“…Therefore, in MS patients, coping with stress is important for the prognosis of the disease 10. It has been stated that, in MS patients coping with stress is associated with disease management, quality of life, psychosocial health, and compliance with medication 10,11,16. However, MS patients use positive behaviors of coping with stress less frequently than healthy individuals do 12.…”

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“…Multiple sclerosis usually progresses with remissions and exacerbations, and stress can be an important factor in the reexacerbation of the disease 10,11. Symptoms such as extreme fatigue, blurry vision, unsteady gait, pain in parts of the body, paresthesia, problems with bowel and bladder function, cognitive dysfunction, tremors, and spasticity are common during exacerbation periods of MS 10,12.…”

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Alexithymia and Coping With Stress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparative Study

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Sabancıoğulları

Sevimligul

2022

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

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BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS), which is frequently seen in young adults, affects mental health because of disease symptoms and cognitive disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the presence of alexithymia and problem-or emotion-focused coping strategies with stress in MS patients, determine the relationship between these variables, and compare the results of MS patients with those of healthy individuals. METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and comparative study was carried out with the participation of 120 MS patients presenting to a neurology clinic and outpatient clinic of a university hospital and 120 healthy individuals. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, and the Ways of Coping Scale. RESULTS: The 40.8% rate of alexithymia in the MS patients was higher than that in the healthy individuals (21.7%). Compared with healthy individuals, MS patients use emotion-focused coping methods, such as a lack of self-confidence approach and a submissive approach, more frequently ( P < .05). A significant negative correlation was found between the alexithymia and problem-focused coping strategies of MS patients ( P < .01). CONCLUSION: Alexithymia is more common in MS patients than in healthy individuals. Alexithymia negatively affects the methods patients use to cope with stress. In the treatment and care of MS patients, nurses should plan interventions for the ability of these patients to recognize and express their emotions and develop positive coping methods.

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“…According to the COPE inventory, coping strategies can be divides into two group: problem-focused and emotion-focused methods [9]. In patients with MS the pattern of coping strategies depend on the individual, as well as clinical and psychological factors including gender, educational level, clinical course, mood and mental status, attitude, personality traits, and religious beliefs [10,11].…”

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Strategies of Coping with Stress and the Quality of Life in Relation to the Adherence to Therapeutic Recommendations in MS — Affected Patients

Kołtuniuk

Chojdak-Łukasiewicz

2021

PNIN

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Introduction. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, which affects young adults between 20–40 years old. The incidence of MS is increasing worldwide. The symptoms vary and depend on which part of the nervous system is affected. Stress is very common in patients with MS. It can be a risk factor related with relapses of the disease. Coping is defined as the behavioural and cognitive efforts used in an attempt to deal with stressful events. In a long-term treatment, disease modifying therapies are used to reduce the risk of the progression and severity of MS, and reduce the risk of disability. The adherence to therapy has a crucial role in the effectiveness of drugs.Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the correlation between coping strategies and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients depending on the degree of adherence.Material and Methods. The study was conducted in 226 patients suffering from MS.Results. It was demonstrated that 23.5% of respondents do not follow recommended treatments. Both adherent and non-adherent patients gave the highest grade to their quality of life in its social and psychological aspects. The most often used strategies of coping with stress both in adherent and non-adherent patients were as follows: active coping, planning, positive reframing, acceptance, seeking emotional support and seeking instrumental support. On the other hand, substance use was the least frequently used strategy, irrespective of the adherence level.Conclusions. The use of the coping-with-stress strategy, associated with an active problem solving and seeking support, plays a positive role in the quality of life of MS patients adhering to therapeutic recommendations. The use of avoidance strategies, i.e. the not taking of actions as well as self-blaming, reduces the quality of life in MS patients, both adherers and non-adherers to recommendations. (JNNN 2021;10(3):112–119)

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The Level of Stress and Coping Strategies in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Their Relationships with the Disease Course

Cited by 14 publications

References 65 publications

Type D Personality and Stomatognathic System Disorders in Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Type D Personality and Stomatognathic System Disorders in Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alexithymia and Coping With Stress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparative Study

Strategies of Coping with Stress and the Quality of Life in Relation to the Adherence to Therapeutic Recommendations in MS — Affected Patients

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