二元应对干预对乳腺癌术后患者及配偶的影响

目的探讨二元应对干预对乳腺癌术后患者心理资本及其与配偶间疾病沟通问题的影响。方法选取乳腺癌改良根治术后患者及其配偶为研究对象,按住院时间段分为对照组和干预组各48例,对照组给予常规护理,干预组在此基础上实施二元应对护理干预。干预前及干预16周后采用积极心理资本问卷、夫妻癌症相关沟通问题量表、二元应对量表评价干预效果。结果干预后,干预组患者心理资本得分,夫妻双方二元应对得分显著高于对照组,患者自评夫妻间疾病沟通问题得分显著低于对照组(均P<0.01)。结论二元应对干预能够提高乳腺癌患者心理资本、二元应对水平,降低其与配偶间疾病沟通问题。     

Psychological Adjustment and Coping in Adults With Prosthetic Limbs

Abstract

The potential mediating effects of different coping strategies on the adjustment to living with a prosthetic limb were investigated in 44 adult amputees. Participants completed a questionnaire inquiring about coping, pain, emotional well-being, demographics, and disability-related variables. The coping strategy adopted and the extent of the adjustment to the prosthetic limb varied with age, site of limb loss, and cause of amputation. Furthermore, coping style mediated the adjustment to wearing a prosthetic limb. The results are discussed in terms of future applications and research.     

Lay Midwifery- Still an 'Illegal' Profession

This article reviews the process by which a health collective has organized the home birth service. The legal and political problems and ramifications of the Collective's actions are discussed.     

Religious Faith and Transformational Processes in Marriage

Leading scholars of marital processes strongly recommend supplementing the current focus on marital conflict to include research on transformative processes. This qualitative study examines the connection between religion and the transformative processes of commitment and coping in marriage. The sample for this study includes 184 married couples (N = 368 individuals), making it far larger than most in‐depth, qualitative interview‐based studies. Participants included Christians, Jews, and Muslims with an over sampling of minorities and immigrant families living in all eight regions of the United States. For several decades studies have shown a largely positive correlation between (a) religiosity and marital commitment and (b) religiosity and (generally) positive coping, but with little explanation regarding how and why. Findings of this study indicate that there are specific religious beliefs and practices related to how these couples approach their marriages—including several that relate to the two transformative processes of commitment and coping.     

Chronic kidney disease stressors influence choice of dialysis modality

harwood l., wilson b., sontrop j. & clark a.m. (2012)?Chronic kidney disease stressors influence choice of dialysis modality. Journal of Advanced Nursing68(11), 2454-2465. ABSTRACT: Aim. This article is a report of a study examining the relationships between chronic kidney disease stressors and coping strategies with dialysis modality. Background. People with chronic kidney disease are given information to enable dialysis modality choice. This education increases awareness and may alleviate concerns and stress. Disease-related stressors and coping may affect dialysis selection. Understanding the influence of stress and coping on dialysis choices will assist in providing responsive programmes. Reducing stress and encouraging coping may increase home dialysis which, despite economic and patient benefits, remains underused. Design. A prospective correlational design was used. Methods. Information was obtained from the Chronic Kidney Disease Stress Inventory and the Jalowiec Coping Scale in 223 individuals not on dialysis between the years 2005-2007. Data were recorded with respect to modality at dialysis initiation (n?=?76) from 2005-2010. The effects of stress, coping and patient parameters on modality selection were compared using bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results. Individuals on home dialysis vs. in-centre haemodialysis reported significantly fewer pre-dialysis stressors. Coping was not associated with dialysis modality. Individuals on in-centre haemodialysis had a lower serum creatinine, less advanced kidney disease and weighed more than those who started on a home therapy. Physiological stressors were most common and are amenable to interventions. Conclusion. Pre-dialysis stress levels predicted dialysis modality. Interventional studies are recommended to address chronic kidney disease stressors with the outcome of improving home-dialysis usage.