Temporal differences in coping, mood, and stress with chemotherapy

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Abstract

This longitudinal study examined relations among mood, coping, perceived stress, and side effects from chemotherapy in 50 individuals with stages III and IV adenocarcinoma of the lung over four consecutive combination chemotherapy courses. Results indicated that perceived stress was moderately high only at the time of pretreatment, and four coping strategies were used: seeking social support, planful problem solving, self-control, and positive reappraisal. No relations existed between coping strategies and side effects from chemotherapy, coping and perceived stress, mood and side effects, and perceived stress and side effects. Seven side effects occurred: leukopenia, decreased activity, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, constipation, and taste changes. In summary, receiving chemotherapy is stressful at the time of pretreatment, so nursing interventions need to be concentrated at that point.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)266-276
Number of pages11
JournalCancer Nursing
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1999

Keywords

  • Coping
  • Lung cancer
  • Mood
  • Stress

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Oncology(nursing)

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