Outlook and adaptation in advanced cancer: a systematic review.
Psychooncology
; 19(12): 1239-49, 2010 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
'Fighting spirit' in early-stage cancer comprises optimism about prognosis, a belief that the disease and/or its effects are controllable, and a determination to cope with the situation using various active coping methods. It is associated with better adjustment. In advanced cancer, the usefulness of this coping style is contentious. This systematic review identified eight studies that investigated these qualities in advanced cancer. They provided some evidence that positive attitude and self-efficacy may be associated with better emotional adjustment; active, problem-focused coping appears to be adaptive and avoidant coping maladaptive. However, major methodological flaws make any conclusions highly speculative. Further research in this area using larger samples and longitudinal design is required.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Adaptação Psicológica
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Psychooncology
Assunto da revista:
NEOPLASIAS
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PSICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido