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Godor BP, Van der Hallen R. Investigating the susceptibility to change of coping and resiliency during COVID-19. Scand J Psychol 2022; 63:238-245. [PMID: 34738232 PMCID: PMC8662188 DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. As a result, most of public life, including cultural, sporting, religious and political events, came to a standstill. The current study investigates potential changes in individual's coping and resiliency during this phase of the pandemic. The present study investigated potential changes in individuals' coping and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants (N = 68), aged between 18 and 34 years old, completed an online survey including the Brief-COPE (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced) and the SPF-24 (Scale of Protective Factors) at two distinct time points: May 2019 (T0 ) and May 2020 (T1 ). To investigate changes between T0 and T1 , one-way within-subjects analysis of variances (ANOVAs)'s were conducted. For 11 of 14 the subscales for the Brief-COPE, no significant within-subject sum scores changes were revealed. However, for three subscales, that is, Active Coping (p = 0.005), Venting (p = 0.024) and Acceptance (p = 0.028), significant sum scores changes were revealed. For all four subscales for the SPF-24, no significant within-subjects sum score changes were revealed. For the Brief-COPE, the susceptibility to change for only three of the 14 coping strategies to be significantly influenced by COVID-19, reveals a strong trait-like character of one's coping strategies. For the SPF-24, all four protective factors were not susceptible to significant changes due to individuals' experiences of COVID-19.
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- Brian P. Godor
- Department of PsychologyEducation & Child StudiesErasmus University RotterdamRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of PsychologyEducation & Child StudiesErasmus University RotterdamRotterdamThe Netherlands
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The perceived impact of multiple sclerosis and self-management: The mediating role of coping strategies. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248135. [PMID: 33705470 PMCID: PMC7951896 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Low level of self-management in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered to be a predominant factor that leads to poor rehabilitation efficacy. Studies focusing on the relationship between self-management and psychological variables that can be modified could contribute to expanding the knowledge needed to propose interventional programs aiming at patient activation. This study aimed to analyze whether coping strategies play a mediating role in the association between the perceived impact of MS and level of self-management in people with MS. The cross-sectional study included 382 people with MS. The participants completed the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale—Revised, Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29, and Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations. The study hypothesis was evaluated using mediation analysis. The STROBE checklist specifically prepared for cross-sectional research was applied in this study for reporting. Results indicate that the emotion- and problem-focused strategies of coping can be treated as mediating the association between the MS impact and level of self-management in people with MS. A negative relationship was found between the perceived MS impact and problem-oriented coping, while a positive relationship was found between problem-oriented coping and self-management. Furthermore, a positive relationship was found between the MS impact and emotion-oriented coping, while a negative relationship was found between emotion-oriented coping and self-management. The indirect role of avoidance-oriented coping was not significant. Our study confirms the role played by coping strategies in individuals’ self-management. In MS, self-management determined by perceived MS impact can be controlled by decreasing emotional-coping while increasing problem-coping strategies. Our study imparts new knowledge regarding the potential interventions for improving the level of self-management in people with MS. It indicates that recognition of individuals’ illness perceptions as well as maladaptive coping strategies can help health professionals identify those who might be having lower level of self-management.
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Al-Yateem N, Subu MA, Al-Shujairi A, Alrimawi I, Ali HM, Hasan K, Dad NP, Brenner M. Coping among adolescents with long-term health conditions: a mixed-methods study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 29:762-769. [PMID: 32649257 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.13.762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with long-term health conditions may be at risk of developing psychological comorbidities and adopting ineffective coping mechanisms if they are not adequately supported at home or school. AIM To understand the strategies adolescents use when dealing with challenging health situations, and gain an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of their preferred care environment if they have unexpected health crises. DESIGN The study used a concurrent mixed-methods design, with data gathered between January and May 2019. Descriptive and non-parametric tests were used to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. RESULTS 'Problem-focused disengagement' was the most-often used coping strategy. The second and third most common strategies were 'problem-focused engagement' and 'emotion-focused engagement'. Finally, girls tended to adopt more negative coping strategies than boys. The analysis revealed that most adolescents preferred home over school as the care environment because these caring agents were close and available, knew how to care for them and had the resources to provide or access care, and listened and understood them. CONCLUSION Adolescents adopted disengagement and negative coping strategies early in their attempts to cope with stressful events before adopting more positive strategies. This is alarming, especially as school health services are not sufficiently supportive of adolescents at times of stress and illness. Adolescents often perceive school providers as unavailable and lacking knowledge about their health needs.
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- Nabeel Al-Yateem
- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Australia, and Sharjah Institute for Medical and Health Research, University of Sharjah, UAE
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Martin J, Le Faucheur L, Pondarré C, Carlier-Gonod A, Baeza-Velasco C. [Effects of a standardized musical intervention on the management of pain and anxiety-state of sickle-cell adolescents]. SOINS. PEDIATRIE, PUERICULTURE 2020; 41:35-41. [PMID: 32771206 DOI: 10.1016/j.spp.2020.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The effect of a standardized musical intervention for adolescents with sickle cell disease was studied. Two groups were evaluated using the visual analog scale of pain and the anxiety-state inventory before and after a standardized musical intervention or breathing intervention. A significant decrease in scores was observed, most notably for the group benefiting from the standardized musical intervention. This intervention could be integrated into the overall management of adolescents with sickle cell disease.
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- Jérémy Martin
- Service d'hospitalisation à domicile, Fondation Œuvre de la Croix-Saint-Simon, 35 rue du Plateau, 75019 Paris, France; Laboratoire de psychopathologie et processus de santé (EA 4057), Université de Paris, 71 avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92774 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
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- Service de médecine de l'adolescent, Centre hospitalier intercommunal de Créteil, 40 avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France
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- Service de médecine de l'adolescent, Centre hospitalier intercommunal de Créteil, 40 avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France
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- Service de médecine de l'adolescent, Centre hospitalier intercommunal de Créteil, 40 avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France
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- Laboratoire de psychopathologie et processus de santé (EA 4057), Université de Paris, 71 avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92774 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Département d'urgences & post-urgences psychiatriques, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371 avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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Hwang HC, Kim SM, Han DH, Min KJ. Associations of Temperament and Character with Coping Strategies among Office Workers. Psychiatry Investig 2020; 17:37-46. [PMID: 31995970 PMCID: PMC6992849 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2019.0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Coping can be defined as the reactions to harm or distress individuals take to reduce stress. This study aimed to determine how an individual's temperament and character is correlated with the person's main coping method. METHODS The Korean version of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire and Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised-Short Version were used to evaluate the coping strategies and temperament and character of 1,035 people. Four hierarchical linear regression analyses with the scores of each coping strategy subscale as a dependent variable were performed. RESULTS High persistence, cooperativeness, self-transcendence, and low harm avoidance were associated with using a problem-focused coping strategy. Being female, high novelty seeking, reward dependence, and self-transcendence were associated with using a supportseeking coping strategy. High novelty seeking, self-transcendence, and low self-directedness were associated with using emotion-focused coping strategy. Being female, high novelty seeking, persistence, cooperativeness, and self-transcendence were associated with using a hopeful-thinking coping strategy. CONCLUSION Our results show that there may be specific personality features guiding what kind of coping strategy an individual might use in a given situation.
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- Hyun Chan Hwang
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Wilski M, Brola W, Tomczak M. Health locus of control and mental health in patients with multiple sclerosis: Mediating effect of coping strategies. Res Nurs Health 2019; 42:296-305. [PMID: 31173383 DOI: 10.1002/nur.21955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health is significantly affected and conditioned by many factors, including psychological ones. This study team aimed to determine whether different coping strategies mediate the relationship between health locus of control (HLC) and mental health in MS patients. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 382 patients with MS were included. The patients completed General Health Questionnaire-12, Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations, and Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were collected using a self-report survey and neurological assessment. A mediation analysis was used to test the study hypothesis. Problem-oriented coping was found to be a significant mediator in the relationship between internal HLC and mental health (indirect effect: -0.129 [95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.193, -0.079]; standardized indirect effect: -0.113 [95% CI: -0.165, -0.070]). Emotion-focused coping was found to be a significant mediator in the relationship between power of others HLC and mental health (indirect effect: 0.114 [95% CI: 0.058, 0.178]; standardized indirect effect: 0.125 [95% CI: 0.062, 0.195]). Emotion-focused coping was also found to be a significant mediator in the relationship between chance HLC and mental health (indirect effect: 0.215 [95% CI: 0.154, 0.281]; standardized indirect effect: 0.209 [95% CI: 0.149, 0.272]). Patients with internal HLC were found to have positive mental health due to their problem-focused coping strategies, while patients with external HLC had worse mental health as they used more emotion-focused strategies. Hence, problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies can be considered mediators of the relationship between HLC and mental health in patients with MS.
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- Maciej Wilski
- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Specialist Hospital, Końskie, Poland.,The Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Institute of Physiotherapy, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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Ludwig NN, Sil S, Khowaja MK, Cohen LL, Dampier C. Executive Functioning Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Coping and Quality of Life in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease. J Pediatr Psychol 2018; 43:1160-1169. [PMID: 30053072 PMCID: PMC6199175 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsy057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Objective Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong condition characterized by pain, which is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQL). Data suggest that patients with SCD vary in how they cope and their neurocognitive abilities. This study aimed to characterize executive functioning and pain coping styles in children with SCD experiencing a range of pain frequency (i.e., chronic, episodic, and asymptomatic) and to examine whether executive functioning mediates the relationship between pain coping and HRQL. Method Participants included 100 children and adolescents with SCD between the ages of 8 and 18 years (M = 13.53, SD = 2.8) and their parents who were recruited during outpatient SCD clinic visits in a children's hospital. Children completed questionnaires related to pain experience and pain coping. Parents completed questionnaires about demographic information, their child's executive functioning, and HRQL. Results Pain intensity, executive dysfunction, and engagement in emotion-focused coping (i.e., internalizing/catastrophizing and externalizing) predicted poor HRQL. In addition, engagement in emotion-focused coping predicted executive dysfunction. Multivariate analysis of covariance revealed executive functioning did not differ based on pain frequency; however, executive functioning was a significant mediator that helped explain the relationships between distraction and emotion-focused coping techniques on HRQL. Conclusion Findings support that executive functioning is an important factor in understanding the relationship between pain coping and HRQL in youth with SCD. Future research is warranted to examine the potential impact of executive functioning on the utility of interventions targeting adaptive pain coping in youth with SCD.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Emory University School of Medicine
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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- Department of Psychology, Georgia State University
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Emory University School of Medicine
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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Sarri G, Bhor M, Abogunrin S, Farmer C, Nandal S, Halloway R, Revicki DA. Systematic literature review and assessment of patient-reported outcome instruments in sickle cell disease. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2018; 16:99. [PMID: 29784054 PMCID: PMC5963009 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0930-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic condition associated with high mortality and morbidity. It is characterized by acute clinical symptoms such as painful vaso-occlusive crises, which can impair health-related quality of life (HRQL). This study was conducted to identify validated patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments for use in future trials of potential treatments for SCD. Methods A systematic literature review (SLR) was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE to identify United States (US)-based studies published in English between 1997 and 2017 that reported on validated PRO instruments used in randomized controlled trials and real-world settings. The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist was used to assess the quality of PRO instruments. Results The SLR included 21 studies assessing the psychometric properties of 24 PRO instruments. Fifteen of those instruments were developed and validated for adults and 10 for children (one instrument was used in both children and young adults aged up to 21 years). Only five of the 15 adult instruments and three of the 10 pediatric instruments were developed specifically for SCD. For most instruments, there were few or no data on validation conducted in SCD development cohorts. Of the 24 PRO instruments identified, 16 had strong internal reliability (Cronbach’s α ≥0.80). There was often insufficient information to assess the content validity, construct validity, responsiveness, or test-retest reliability of the instruments identified for both child and adult populations. No validated PRO instruments measuring caregiver burden in SCD were identified. Conclusions The evidence on the psychometric properties of PRO instruments was limited. However, the results of this SLR provide key information on such tools to help inform the design of future clinical trials for patients with SCD in the US. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-018-0930-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Grammati Sarri
- Evidera, Metro Building, 6th Floor, 1 Butterwick, London, W6 8DL, UK.
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- Novartis, One Health Plaza, East Hanover, NJ, 07936-1080, USA
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- Evidera, Metro Building, 6th Floor, 1 Butterwick, London, W6 8DL, UK
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- Evidera, Metro Building, 6th Floor, 1 Butterwick, London, W6 8DL, UK
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- Novartis, One Health Plaza, East Hanover, NJ, 07936-1080, USA
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- Novartis, One Health Plaza, East Hanover, NJ, 07936-1080, USA
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- Evidera, 7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1400, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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Exposure to Workplace Bullying: The Role of Coping Strategies in Dealing with Work Stressors. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:1019529. [PMID: 29270424 PMCID: PMC5705867 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1019529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Studies investigating both work- and individual-related antecedents of workplace bullying are scarce. In reply, this study investigated the interaction between workload, job insecurity, role conflict, and role ambiguity (i.e., work-related antecedents), and problem- and emotion-focused coping strategies (i.e., individual-related antecedents) in association with exposure to workplace bullying. Problem-focused coping strategies were hypothesised to decrease (i.e., buffer) the associations between workload, job insecurity, role conflict, and role ambiguity and exposure to bullying, while emotion-focused coping strategies were hypothesised to increase (i.e., amplify) these associations. Results for a heterogeneous sample (N = 3,105) did not provide evidence for problem-focused coping strategies as moderators. As expected, some emotion-focused coping strategies amplified the associations between work-related antecedents and bullying: employees using "focus on and venting of emotions" or "behavioural disengagement" in dealing with job insecurity, role conflict, or role ambiguity were more likely to be exposed to bullying. Similarly, "seeking social support for emotional reasons" and "mental disengagement" amplified the associations of role ambiguity and the associations of both role conflict and role ambiguity, respectively. To prevent bullying, organisations may train employees in tempering emotion-focused coping strategies, especially when experiencing job insecurity, role conflict, or role ambiguity.
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Feinstein AB, Sturgeon JA, Darnall BD, Dunn AL, Rico T, Kao MC, Bhandari RP. The Effect of Pain Catastrophizing on Outcomes: A Developmental Perspective Across Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Chronic Pain. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2016; 18:144-154. [PMID: 27825857 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pain catastrophizing is one of the most powerful predictors of poor outcomes in youth and adults with pain; however, little is known about differential effects of pain catastrophizing on outcomes as a function of age. The current study examined the predictive value of pain catastrophizing on pain interference and pain intensity across children, adolescents, and 2 age groups of young adults with chronic pain. Cross-sectional data are presented from the adult and pediatric Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR), including measures of pain catastrophizing, pain intensity, pain interference, and emotional distress from 1,028 individuals with chronic pain. Results revealed that age moderated the relation between pain catastrophizing and pain interference, with the strength of these effects declining with age. The effect of pain catastrophizing on pain interference was strongest in adolescents and relatively weak in all 3 other groups. Emotional distress was the strongest predictor of pain interference for children, whereas pain intensity was the strongest predictor for both adult groups. Pain catastrophizing was found to predict pain intensity and, although age was a significant moderator, statistical findings were weak. Developmental considerations and clinical implications regarding the utility of the construct of pain catastrophizing across age groups are discussed. PERSPECTIVE This article explores differences in pain catastrophizing as predictors of pain interference and pain intensity across cohorts of children, adolescents, and 2 age groups of young adults. This work may stimulate further research on chronic pain from a developmental perceptive and inform developmentally tailored treatment interventions that target catastrophizing, emotional distress, and pain intensity.
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- Amanda B Feinstein
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto, California.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto, California
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John-Olabode S, Awodele I, Oni O. Adolescents with sickle cell anaemia: Experience in a private tertiary hospital serving a tertiary institution. Niger Med J 2015; 56:204-7. [PMID: 26229230 PMCID: PMC4518338 DOI: 10.4103/0300-1652.160397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) have adjustment difficulties in the transition period from paediatric care to the adult system because they find themselves in unfamiliar waters where they have to learn to manage themselves. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalent crises and morbidities associated with SCD in adolescents in Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), to also assess the level of knowledge of these adolescents about SCD and to determine their emotional response to the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective review of case notes of adolescents with sickle cell anaemia that were seen in BUTH, from May 2013 to April 2014. Data extracted from the case notes was entered into a Microsoft (MS) Excel and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results were presented in tables. RESULTS A total of 50 subjects were seen in the department during this study period. Vaso-occlusive crises in the form of bone pains (93.1%) were the commonest crises encountered. Associated morbidities were malaria 34 (85%), tonsilitis 1 (2.5%), pneumonia 1 (2.5%), leg ulcer 1 (2.5%), azotaemia 1 (2.5%) and subarachnoid haemorrhage 2 (5%). Majority (88%) had adequate knowledge about general health maintenance while knowledge on nutrition and appropriate analgesia use is still inadequate. Eleven (22%) had symptoms of depression, four (8%) had suicidal ideation while one (2%) had a history of attempted suicide. CONCLUSION This study emphasizes the importance of psychosocial intervention as part of a comprehensive health management for people with SCD.
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- Sarah John-Olabode
- Department of Haematology, Ben Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ogun, Nigeria
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- Department of Haematology, Ben Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ogun, Nigeria
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- Department of Haematology, Ben Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ogun, Nigeria
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Adult sickle cell quality-of-life measurement information system (ASCQ-Me): conceptual model based on review of the literature and formative research. Clin J Pain 2015; 30:902-14. [PMID: 24300219 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Research-derived evidence about the impact of sickle cell disease (SCD) on the lives of affected adults is lacking. We conducted formative research to provide the basis for a comprehensive description of how SCD affects the lives of adults, with the goal of developing a SCD-specific quality-of-life measurement system. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive literature review of patient-reported outcomes, followed by a series of focus groups and structured individual interviews with adults with SCD (n=122) and their health care providers (n=15). RESULTS We reviewed 473 abstracts and included 86 articles in the final review. The literature revealed broad categories of the impact of SCD and its treatment on the lives of adults-pain; emotional distress; social-role functioning; overall quality-of-life; and quality of care. We classified 1213 incidents from the focus groups and interviews into a taxonomy (16 domains) that met the criterion for saturation and was demonstrated to be reliable for the classification of incidents. The final conceptual model was built upon the taxonomy. DISCUSSION Our conceptual model was similar to previous models with the effects of pain predominating, interwoven with emotional distress, quality of care, and stigmatization. We found a broad range of emotions reflected, including positive effects of SCD. Items for the quality-of-life measure were derived from the taxonomy and the conceptual model may be of use in generating hypotheses for clinical research and improving understanding for clinicians of the lived experience of adults with SCD.
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Regier NG, Parmelee PA. The stability of coping strategies in older adults with osteoarthritis and the ability of these strategies to predict changes in depression, disability, and pain. Aging Ment Health 2015; 19:1113-22. [PMID: 25658300 PMCID: PMC4527956 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.1003286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Given the chronically painful, incurable nature of osteoarthritis, effective cognitive and behavioral coping strategies may be critical for older adults with the disease. Little is known about how and why coping changes over time, nor about stability of coping strategies in persons with osteoarthritis. The aims of this work were to examine the structure of coping in older adults with osteoarthritis, the association of coping strategies with well-being, the stability of coping over time, and its association with changes in well-being over the same period. METHOD In a cross-sectional study, 199 older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee were assessed at baseline and two-years' follow-up. Items from two coping scales were factor analyzed, and Pearson's correlations and paired-samples t-tests assessed relative and absolute stability of the resultant coping strategies. CFA assessed the stability of the factor structure itself. Ordinary least-squares regression analyses examined the impact of change in coping on well-being. RESULTS A five-factor coping solution emerged: stoicism, refocusing, problem-solving, wishful-thinking, and emotion-focused coping. The factor structure showed stability over the two-year period. Absolute stability of strategies varied, indicating that change in coping styles was possible. CONCLUSION Changes in coping style predicts future well-being; however, coping remains malleable with age and maladaptive strategies can be effectively targeted. Greater knowledge of the utility or maladaptive nature of a given strategy may help guide decisions about interventions for patients with osteoarthritis and encourage more adaptive coping styles.
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- Natalie G. Regier
- University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging & Department of Psychology, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Johns Hopkins University Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Baltimore, MD
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- University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging & Department of Psychology, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Hildenbrand AK, Barakat LP, Alderfer MA, Marsac ML. Coping and coping assistance among children with sickle cell disease and their parents. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2015; 37:25-34. [PMID: 24327131 PMCID: PMC4051871 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The ways in which a family copes with the physical and psychosocial burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) can influence the child and family functioning. However, few studies have examined SCD-related stressors beyond pain or how children and parents cope with these stressors. This study aimed to describe child coping and parent attempts to help their children cope (ie, coping assistance) with a range of SCD stressors by using a triangulated mixed methods design. We also explored convergence between findings from qualitative interviews and quantitative coping inventories. Fifteen children (aged 6 to 14 years) with SCD and their parents (N=15) completed semistructured interviews and self-report measures to assess SCD-related stressors, coping, and coping assistance strategies. Findings indicate that children experience numerous stressors related to SCD and its treatment, including, but not limited to, pain. To manage these stressors, families employ a range of approach and avoidance-oriented coping strategies. Quantitative and qualitative assessments provided complementary and unique contributions to understanding coping processes among children with SCD and their parents. Examining a broad range of stressors and integrating multiple assessment methods helps improve our understanding of coping with pediatric SCD, which may inform clinical practice and family-focused intervention development.
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- Aimee K. Hildenbrand
- Center for Injury Research and Prevention, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Psychology, Drexel University, 3535 Market St., 11 Floor, Suite 1150, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Fax: 215-590-5425, Telephone: 267-426-5294 (work) or 267-567-2807 (cell)
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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- Center for Injury Research and Prevention, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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Comparison of Average Weekly Pain Using Recalled Paper and Momentary Assessment Electronic Diary Reports in Children With Arthritis. Clin J Pain 2014; 30:1044-50. [DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nielsen MB, Knardahl S. Coping strategies: A prospective study of patterns, stability, and relationships with psychological distress. Scand J Psychol 2014; 55:142-50. [DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Accepted: 11/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Morten B. Nielsen
- National Institute of Occupational Health; Oslo Norway
- Department of Psychosocial Science; University of Bergen; Bergen Norway
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Brandow AM, Weisman SJ, Panepinto JA. The impact of a multidisciplinary pain management model on sickle cell disease pain hospitalizations. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2011; 56:789-93. [PMID: 21370412 PMCID: PMC3069506 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.22874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2010] [Accepted: 09/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sickle cell disease (SCD) pain is acute or chronic, leads to school absenteeism, impaired health-related quality of life and early mortality. Given that little is known about children with SCD and chronic pain, we (1) described characteristics of these children and (2) evaluated the impact of a multidisciplinary pain management model on health care utilization. PROCEDURE A retrospective cohort study of children with SCD evaluated and treated in our institution's multidisciplinary pain clinic between 1999 and 2008 was conducted. Referrals occur when children require chronic opioids and/or have frequent pain hospitalizations. Descriptive statistics evaluated patient characteristics and Wilcoxon-Signed Rank evaluated change in median number of pain hospitalizations 1 year before and after referral. RESULTS Median age of 19 children identified was 15 years (IQR 11-17); significantly more were female (78.9% vs. 21.1%; P = 0.012). At time of referral, all patients reported taking opioids, 68.4% were taking hydroxyurea, half of those not on hydroxyurea started it (n = 3), none were chronically transfused and one initiated transfusions upon referral. Majority (89.5%) learned non-pharmacologic pain management techniques. Median number of pain hospitalizations between the year before and after referral significantly decreased [5(IQR 3-6) to 1(IQR 0-4); P = 0.006]. To further delineate the pain clinic's effect, analysis was repeated after removing children initiating hydroxyurea/transfusions upon referral. The significant decrease in hospitalizations persisted [5(IQR 3-6) to 1(IQR 0-4; P = 0.022]. CONCLUSIONS A multidisciplinary pain management model appears to have decreased SCD pain hospitalizations. Results of this retrospective study will need to be tested in a prospective randomized trial.
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- Amanda M. Brandow
- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Milwaukee, WI, United States, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Research Institute of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, United States, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Research Institute of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Milwaukee, WI, United States, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Research Institute of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Thompson RD, Delaney P, Flores I, Szigethy E. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for children with comorbid physical illness. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2011; 20:329-48. [PMID: 21440859 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In addition to the usual developmental challenges, children and adolescents with chronic physical illness face psychosocial challenges that affect their quality of life. This review describes different aspects of coping with chronic physical illness in childhood and the empirical evidence examining the usefulness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of children and adolescents with chronic physical illnesses and related psychological comorbidities. Four diseases (diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and sickle cell disease) were chosen as model illnesses to demonstrate key CBT findings in more detail. Future research recommendations in this challenging population are also addressed.
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- Rachel D Thompson
- Psychology Department, University of Cincinnati, 4150 Edwards One, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0376, USA
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A family-based randomized controlled trial of pain intervention for adolescents with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2010; 32:540-7. [PMID: 20686425 PMCID: PMC2950888 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e3181e793f9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The study had 2 aims---to determine the efficacy of a family-based cognitive-behavioral pain management intervention for adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) in (1) reducing pain and improving health-related variables and (2) improving psychosocial outcomes. Each adolescent and a family support person were randomly assigned to receive a brief pain intervention (PAIN) (n=27) or a disease education attention control intervention (DISEASE ED) (n=26) delivered at home. Assessment of primary pain and health-related variables (health service use, pain coping, pain-related hindrance of goals) and secondary psychosocial outcomes (disease knowledge, disease self-efficacy, and family communication) occurred at baseline (before randomization), postintervention, and 1-year follow-up. Change on outcomes did not differ significantly by group at either time point. When groups were combined in exploratory analyses, there was evidence of small to medium effects of intervention on health-related and psychosocial variables. Efforts to address barriers to participation and improve feasibility of psychosocial interventions for pediatric SCD are critical to advancing development of effective treatments for pain. Sample size was insufficient to adequately test efficacy, and analyses did not support this focused cognitive-behavioral pain management intervention in this sample of adolescents with SCD. Exploratory analyses suggest that comprehensive interventions, that address a broad range of skills related to disease management and adolescent health concerns, may be more effective in supporting teens during healthcare transition.
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Anie KA, Egunjobi FE, Akinyanju OO. Psychosocial impact of sickle cell disorder: perspectives from a Nigerian setting. Global Health 2010; 6:2. [PMID: 20170540 PMCID: PMC2836308 DOI: 10.1186/1744-8603-6-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2009] [Accepted: 02/20/2010] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Sickle Cell Disorder is a global health problem with psychosocial implications. Nigeria has the largest population of people with sickle cell disorder, with about 150,000 births annually. This study explored the psychosocial impact of sickle cell disorder in 408 adolescents and adults attending three hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria. A questionnaire was designed for the study, with some of commonly described areas of psychosocial impact including general public perceptions and attitudes, education, employment, and healthcare issues, and emotional responses. The majority of participants thought that society in general had a negative image of SCD, and reported negative perceptions and attitudes. Some issues in education, employment, and healthcare were expressed, however these were in the minority of cases. The results also showed that depressive feelings were experienced in almost half the study population, even though feelings of anxiety or self-hate were uncommon. Clinical implications of these findings are considered.
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- Kofi A Anie
- Brent Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre, Imperial College School of Medicine, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, NW10 7NS, UK.
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Personality psychology addresses views of human nature and individual differences. Biological and goal-based views of human nature provide an especially useful basis for construing coping; the five-factor model of traits adds a useful set of individual differences. Coping-responses to adversity and to the distress that results-is categorized in many ways. Meta-analyses link optimism, extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness to more engagement coping; neuroticism to more disengagement coping; and optimism, conscientiousness, and agreeableness to less disengagement coping. Relations of traits to specific coping responses reveal a more nuanced picture. Several moderators of these associations also emerge: age, stressor severity, and temporal proximity between the coping activity and the coping report. Personality and coping play both independent and interactive roles in influencing physical and mental health. Recommendations are presented for ways future research can expand on the growing understanding of how personality and coping shape adjustment to stress.
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- Charles S Carver
- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124, USA.
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Niscola P, Sorrentino F, Scaramucci L, de Fabritiis P, Cianciulli P. Pain syndromes in sickle cell disease: an update. PAIN MEDICINE 2009; 10:470-80. [PMID: 19416438 DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00601.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pain has a critical role in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD). Patients may suffer from several pain syndromes, which may be or not may be associated with other clinical complications, such as anemia, organ failures, and infections. DESIGN Data for review were identified by using PubMed to search MEDLINE, limiting the search to abstract/articles in English, Italian, French, and Dutch. The key words pain, sickle cell disease, anemia, hemoglobin, hemoglobinopathy, analgesics, opioids, morphine, acetaminophen, paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hematology, and quality of life were variously combined in the title, abstract, and key word search list. The abstract database of most hematological congresses and the bibliographies of most relevant articles were also considered. RESULTS There are two major types of SCD pain: acute and chronic. Sometimes, mixed and neuropathic pain can be also observed. Acute pain is mostly related to vaso-occlusion. Chronic pain may be due to some SCD complications, such as leg ulcers and avascular necrosis. CONCLUSIONS Pain management in the SCD setting needs multidisciplinary approaches, given the several syndromes and the pathogenic mechanisms that are likely involved. Pain management is not standardized and often difficult, so that many patients with SCD are still poorly treated. Further efforts to develop care plans and treatment protocols as well as management guidelines are required.
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Effectiveness of a 3-week multimodal inpatient pain treatment for adolescents suffering from chronic pain: statistical and clinical significance. Clin J Pain 2009; 25:156-66. [PMID: 19333163 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e318185c1c9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 3-week multimodal inpatient pain program for children and adolescents with chronic pain. METHODS Effectiveness was investigated for pain-related variables (pain intensity, pain-related disability) and emotional distress in 3 ways: (1) in terms of statistically significant changes; (2) in terms of the clinical significance of these changes by creating post-hoc outcome groups for pain-related variables and emotional distress; and (3) in terms of the clinically significant overall amelioration generalizing the outcome over 3 variables (ie, pain intensity, pain-related disability, and school absence). One hundred sixty-seven adolescents (aged between 11 and 18 y) with various pain disorders (50% with headache) who met inpatient criteria were evaluated at baseline and 3 months posttreatment. RESULTS Patients demonstrated statistically significant changes in all variables with large to medium effect sizes. Seventy-two percent and 45% of the patients demonstrated clinically significant changes in pain intensity and pain-related disability, respectively. The percentages of patients demonstrating clinically significant change in emotional distress ranged from 13% to 26%. Seventy-seven adolescents demonstrated overall amelioration. DISCUSSION Results of the study are promising in at least 2 ways: (1) a multimodal inpatient program might stop the negative effects of chronic pain, disability, and emotional distress in children and adolescents, and (2) the exploration of clinical significance testing has demonstrated utility and can be applied to future effectiveness studies in pediatric pain.
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Hechler T, Kosfelder J, Denecke H, Dobe M, Hübner B, Martin A, Menke A, Schroeder S, Marbach S, Zernikow B. Schmerzbezogene Copingstrategien von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit chronischen Schmerzen. Schmerz 2008; 22:442-57. [DOI: 10.1007/s00482-008-0621-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Hermann C, Hohmeister J, Zohsel K, Ebinger F, Flor H. The Assessment of Pain Coping and Pain-Related Cognitions in Children and Adolescents: Current Methods and Further Development. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2007; 8:802-13. [PMID: 17631054 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2007.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2006] [Revised: 05/04/2007] [Accepted: 05/16/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED Pain coping and pain-related cognitions are considered important for the understanding of chronic pain in children. Based on a systematic literature search, 4 instruments were identified that assess a range of pain coping strategies and one questionnaire focusing on pain-related cognitions. Three of these tools have good psychometric quality. Yet, only the Pain Coping Questionnaire (PCQ) has been widely used across different pain conditions and by several international research groups. We designed the Pain-Related Cognitions Questionnaire for Children (PRCQ-C) as an abbreviated German version of the PCQ. Factorial, construct, and external validity were tested in a sample of 401 children and adolescents (7-18 years) comprising 253 school children and 148 children having recurrent pain. The proposed 3 subscales, "catastrophizing," "problem-solving," and "positive self-statements," were confirmed, all having good internal consistency and retest reliability. No age and only marginal gender differences were observed. Catastrophizing was associated with dysphoric mood, trait anxiety, and current pain activity. Subgroups of pain patients differed with regard to catastrophizing and positive self-statements. PERSPECTIVE The PRCQ-C is a brief instrument for the assessment of pain-related cognitions in children and adolescents. It supports the validity of the PCQ, demonstrates its use in an abbreviated version and extends its international availability.
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- Christiane Hermann
- Department of Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Heidelberg, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany.
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Clay OJ, Telfair J. Evaluation of a Disease-Specific Self-Efficacy Instrument in Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease and its Relationship to Adjustment. Child Neuropsychol 2007; 13:188-203. [PMID: 17364574 DOI: 10.1080/09297040600770746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The psychometric properties of a disease-specific instrument used to assess self-efficacy in adolescents with sickle cell disease, the Sickle Cell Self-Efficacy Scale, were evaluated in a sample of 131 adolescents ranging from 11 to 19 years of age. This nine-item instrument was associated with a one-item, general self-efficacy question and an item of self-control. After controlling for age, gender, highest grade of education completed, and the number of individuals in the household, high levels of self-efficacy were related to fewer physical, psychological, and total symptoms. Using the stress process framework to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and self-reported symptoms in adolescents may lead to the initiation of effective intervention programs capable of increasing levels of self-efficacy in adolescents. These interventions could lead to better outcomes for adolescents with sickle cell disease. Additional longitudinal investigations are needed to evaluate the ability of self-efficacy to predict adolescent adjustment over time.
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- Olivio J Clay
- Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL 35294-0022, USA
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Yoon SL, Black S. Comprehensive, Integrative Management of Pain for Patients with Sickle-Cell Disease. J Altern Complement Med 2006; 12:995-1001. [PMID: 17212571 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSES The study was conducted to: (1) investigate both pharmacologic and complementary therapies used for pain management by caregivers of children with sickle cell disease (SCD), (2) investigate the prevalence and types of complementary therapies used for pain management by caregivers of children with SCD, and (3) explore caregivers' interests in using complementary therapies in the future. METHODS A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. Sixty-three caregivers of children with SCD were asked to complete a questionnaire while they visited a SCD clinic. Chi-square tests were performed to compare demographic variables, examine use of pharmacologic therapies for pain management between age groups, and compare use of pharmacologic and complementary therapies. RESULTS The most frequently used pain medications for children with SCD (mean age 9 years) were ibuprofen (37.5%), acetaminophen with codeine (32.1%), and acetaminophen with oxycodone (14.5%). More than 70% of 63 caregivers (mean age 33 years) were using some form of complementary therapies (3.67 +/- 2.95, range: 0-9) for their child. The most commonly used therapies were prayer, spiritual healing by others, massage, and relaxation. Complementary therapy use was significantly higher among caregivers of children who were taking two or more analgesics compared to children taking no analgesics or one analgesic (chi (2) = 3.954, p = 0.047). Although no difference was found in nonopioid analgesic use, there was significant difference in opioid analgesic use (chi (2) = 14.736, p = 0.002) and total medication use (chi (2) = 11.025, p = 0.012) between children < or = 12 years and > or =13 years. CONCLUSIONS Caregivers of children using greater numbers of conventional pain medications were more likely to be using complementary therapies as well. If offered in the future, many caregivers were willing to try various types of complementary therapies for pain management.
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- Saunjoo L Yoon
- University of Florida College of Nursing, HPNP Complex, Gainesville, FL 32610-0187, USA.
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Shaw KL, Southwood TR, McDonagh JE. Growing up and moving on in rheumatology: Parents as proxies of adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 55:189-98. [PMID: 16583398 DOI: 10.1002/art.21834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine agreement about physical health, functional ability, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and their parents. METHODS The study group comprised 303 adolescent-parent dyads who completed individual questionnaires, including the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire with visual analog scales for pain and general well-being, and the Juvenile Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire. Agreement was determined using the Bland and Altman method. RESULTS Approximately half of the adolescent-parent dyads showed clinically acceptable agreement for pain, general well-being, functional disability, and HRQOL. Where discrepancies occurred, there were similar numbers of parental overestimation and underestimation, with the exception that parents rated functional ability worse than did adolescents. Parents were also consistent with respect to overestimation or underestimation, irrespective of the health domain in question. Agreement was associated with better disease-related outcome variables, but was not significantly influenced by demographic factors. Agreement between adolescents and parents was dependent on the level of disease outcome and the health domain under scrutiny, and was less for moderate disease outcomes (as compared with mild or severe) and less visible phenomena (e.g., pain, global well-being). CONCLUSION There is a wide variation in agreement between adolescents with JIA and their parents that is dependent on which health-related variable is under scrutiny. Proxy report is likely to be valid for adolescents with JIA at either the mild or severe end of the spectrum and/or for the visible manifestations of the disease. Consideration of both adolescent and parent-proxy reports is therefore important in future research.
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- K L Shaw
- Institute of Child Health, University of Birmingham, Diana, Princess of Wales Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, United Kingdom
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Eccleston C, Jordan AL, Crombez G. The Impact of Chronic Pain on Adolescents: A Review of Previously Used Measures. J Pediatr Psychol 2005; 31:684-97. [PMID: 16150880 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To review the use of instruments to assess the impact of adolescent chronic pain, focussing on the development of instruments, the domains covered, psychometric properties, and published use with adolescent chronic pain patients. METHODS Systematic literature searching recovered 706 articles, yielding 116 relevant articles, employing a total of 43 separate measurement instruments, which were subjected to content analysis. RESULTS Most instruments were in the psychological domain (n = 22), with a self-report format (n = 36). Thirty instruments were specifically developed for adolescent populations; only 12 instruments had psychometric evaluation with adolescent chronic pain patients. The median use of any one instrument in published studies was two. Clinically relevant psychometric data were missing for many instruments. CONCLUSIONS There is a diversity of instrumentation with some pockets of depth of use, but some domains of chronic pain experience with no routine assessment. Further development of the knowledge base of measurement of the impact of chronic adolescent pain is necessary.
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Edwards CL, Scales MT, Loughlin C, Bennett GG, Harris-Peterson S, De Castro LM, Whitworth E, Abrams M, Feliu M, Johnson S, Wood M, Harrison O, Killough A. A brief review of the pathophysiology, associated pain, and psychosocial issues in sickle cell disease. Int J Behav Med 2005; 12:171-9. [PMID: 16083320 DOI: 10.1207/s15327558ijbm1203_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder of the blood. The disease produces significantly abnormal hemoglobin (Hgb) molecules in red blood cells (RBCs). The sickling of RBCs occurs when partially or totally deoxygenated Hgb molecules distort their normal disk shape, producing stiff, sticky, sickle-shaped cells that obstruct small blood vessels and produce vasoocclusion as well as the disruption of oxygen to body tissues. Because tissue damage can occur at multiple foci, patients with SCD are at risk for other medical complications including, but not limited to, delayed growth and sexual maturation; acute and chronic pulmonary dysfunction; stroke; aseptic necrosis of the hip, shoulders, or both; sickle cell retinopathy; dermal ulcers; and severe chronic pain. The chronicity of the illness combined with frequent hospitalizations for pain and other medical management can contribute significantly to impaired psychosocial functioning, altered intra- and interpersonal relationships, and reduced quality of life. Unlike previous qualitative reviews of SCD, this article describes the relevant clinical and research data on the relation between psychosocial functioning and SCD in adult and child populations. The authors discuss the significant role of psychosocial issues in the trajectory and management of the disease and conclude that understanding the pathophysiology of SCD without thoroughly understanding the equally important psychosocial influences is misunderstanding SCD.
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- Christopher L Edwards
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Pain and Palliative Care Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USA.
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Beyer JE, Simmons LE. Home treatment of pain for children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. Pain Manag Nurs 2004; 5:126-35. [PMID: 15359224 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2004.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This ethnographic study examined family caregivers' perceptions of the effectiveness of comfort measures used at home for children with vaso-occlusive episodes (VOE) of sickle cell disease. Interviews were conducted in the hospital while children experienced VOE. Oral analgesics and most nonpharmacologic pain relief methods were rated by caregivers as only partly effective. Major themes that emerged from interview information reflected caregivers' efforts on behalf of their children in avoiding pain episodes, keeping a normal routine, "catching" the pain, getting their minds off the pain, helping the child get through the episode, and staying out of the hospital. Understanding the role of the family caregiver in home settings may assist health care professionals to provide more empathetic care to children with VOE and to their families when children are admitted to the hospital. Findings may encourage professionals to design the most effective methods of home pain management for these families.
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- Judith E Beyer
- University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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Hastie BA, Riley JL, Fillingim RB. Ethnic differences in pain coping: factor structure of the coping strategies questionnaire and coping strategies questionnaire-revised. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2004; 5:304-16. [PMID: 15336635 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2004.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2003] [Revised: 03/23/2004] [Accepted: 05/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Coping has been examined extensively in the pain literature, although coping instruments have been typically validated in clinical populations with little ethnic diversity. This study examined the factor structure of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ) and the CSQ-Revised (CSQ-R) in 650 healthy male and female African American (44%) and white (56%) subjects and explored associations of coping to health and pain-related measures. Factor analyses revealed 6 components for each ethnic group, accounting for comparable amounts of variance and resembling previously reported CSQ subscales. Internal consistency for both ethnic groups was acceptable (0.72-0.91). There were significant main effects for ethnicity on 4 of the CSQ-R scales (P < .05). No ethnic differences in pain or health variables emerged, although when split into high-pain versus minimal-pain groups, differences were revealed on catastrophizing. Results indicate that the factor structure of the CSQ-R in healthy adults is similar to clinical populations and is comparable across African American and white subjects. Group differences on CSQ-R scales suggest potentially important ethnic influences on pain coping. These findings support the use of the CSQ-R to assess coping in African Americans and in healthy young adults. Additional clinical research is needed to determine the practical importance of group differences in pain coping. PERSPECTIVE Coping has been examined extensively in the pain literature, although coping instruments typically have been validated in clinical populations with little ethnic diversity. This study examines the factor structure of the CSQ-Revised in an ethnically diverse population and supports the use of the CSQ-R to assess coping in African Americans and in healthy young adults.
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- Barbara A Hastie
- University of Florida College of Dentistry, Division of Public Health Services and Research, Gainesville 32608, USA.
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Schmidt S, Petersen C, Bullinger M. Coping with chronic disease from the perspective of children and adolescents--a conceptual framework and its implications for participation. Child Care Health Dev 2003; 29:63-75. [PMID: 12534568 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2214.2003.00309.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In medical and health psychology, efforts have increasingly been made to assess coping of children and adolescents with chronic conditions. In contrast to the study of coping in adults, approaches to define and assess adaptational processes in children pose a number of problems because coping and development are inherently connected with each other. Issues arising when applying theoretical concepts from developmental psychology to the area of coping in children and adolescents are highlighted. The most prominent approaches to conceptualize and assess coping with chronic disease in childhood and adolescence are illustrated. In future research, there is a need to focus the situational context and content of coping rather than to assess the effort employed and level of a particular coping strategy. Coping is not only a way of regulating emotions, but has an interpersonal meaning, depending on its interactional context. In the medical field, coping has a mediating function for participation and shared medical decision-making in health care processes.
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- S Schmidt
- Department of Medical Psychology, University Hospital of Hamburg, Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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Burlew AK. Empirically derived guidelines for assessing the psychosocial needs of children and adolescents with sickle cell. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2002; 36:29-44. [PMID: 12506960 DOI: 10.1300/j010v36n01_03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This paper introduces an empirically derived psychosocial assessment form that may facilitate the incorporation of the growing body of research on sickle cell into the psychosocial assessment process. The psychosocial assessment form was guided by two theoretical models that explain the variability in adjustment among children and adolescents with sickle cell--the Disability-Stress-Coping Model (Wallender, Varni, Babani, Banis, & Wilcox, 1989) and the Transactional Stress and Coping Model (Thompson, Gustafson, George Spock, 1994). The Psychosocial Assessment Form consists of two sections. The first section includes primary indicators of adjustment such as internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, school performance, and difficulties in social relationships. The second section lists secondary indicators of adjustment including intrapersonal factors, stress processing factors, and social ecological factors. The literature that guided this form is also reviewed.
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