Coping — Seeking lost control

Salminen‐Tuomaala, Mari; Åstedt‐Kurki, Päivi; Rekiaro, Matti; Paavilainen, Eija

doi:10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2011.01.005

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“…The September issue of the European Journal of Cardio vascular Nursing was focused entirely on psychosocial topics, with papers addressing depression and anxiety [1][2][3][4] ; coping 5 ; quality of life 1,[6][7][8] ; personality 7,9 ; and psychological adjustment. 10 Since psychosocial consequences of cardiac disease and treatment are so important, this previous issue of the journal formed a timely and much needed collection of articles.…”

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How meaningful is sense of coherence to cardiovascular nursing?

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Luyckx

Moons

2012

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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Luyckx

Moons

2012

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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“…This is in line with a recent study of coping orientations after myocardial, showing that coping is threatened if the person denies the seriousness of the situation (Salminen-Tuomaala, Åstedt-Kurki, Rekiaro, & Paavilainen, 2012a). Also, the phenomenon Seeking lost control described by Salminen-Tuomaala, Åstedt-Kurki, Rekiaro, and Paavilainen (2012b) could correspond to the category Attempts to straighten out the question marks in this study, meaning an attempt to make sense of the situation or increase comprehensibility.…”

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I've lost the person I used to be—Experiences of the consequences of fatigue following myocardial infarction

Fredriksson-Larsson

Alsén

Brink

2013

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Fatigue has been found to be the most frequent and bothersome symptom after myocardial infarction (MI), influencing health-related quality of life negatively. Moreover, fatigue after MI has been described as incomprehensible due to its unpredictable occurrence and lack of relationship to physical effort. The aim of this study is therefore to explore persons’ experiences of consequences of fatigue and their strategies for dealing with it 2 months after MI. In total, 18 informants, aged 42–75 years, participated in the study. Interviews were conducted and analysed using constructivist grounded theory methodology. Grounded in the data, the main consequence of fatigue, as illustrated in the core category, was: I’ve lost the person I used to be. It indicates a sense of reduced ability to manage daily life due to experiences of fatigue. The core category was developed from the four categories: involuntary thoughts, certainties replaced with question marks, driving with the handbrake on and just being is enough. Furthermore, attempts to relieve fatigue were limited. These findings indicate that patients with symptoms of fatigue should be supported in developing relief strategies, for example, rest and sleep hygiene as well as physical activity. In conclusion, the results show that fatigue can be understood in light of the concepts “comprehensibility” and “manageability.” They also indicate that, working from a person-centered perspective, health-care professionals can support patients experiencing post-MI fatigue by giving them opportunities to straighten out the question marks and by inviting them to discuss involuntary thoughts and feelings of being restricted in their daily life functioning.

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“…Examining coping strategies in a manner that encompasses biopsychosocial factors is both necessary and important . However, these three domains of the biopsychosocial model have been studied individually.…”

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Biopsychosocial predictors of coping strategies of patients postmyocardial infarction

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Friedmann

Thomas

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Int J of Nursing Practice

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Aims Data from the Patients and Families Psychological Response to the Home Automated External Defibrillator Trial were used to examine the relationship between biopsychosocial variables and patients’ coping strategies post-myocardial infarction. Design Analysis of secondary data derived from a longitudinal observational study. Methods A total of 460 patient-spouse pairs were recruited in January 2003 to October 2005. Hierarchical linear regression analysis examined biological/demographic, psychological, and social variables regarding patients’ coping scores using the Family Crisis Oriented Personal Evaluation Scale. Results Lower social support and social support satisfaction predicted lower total coping scores. Being younger, male gender, and time since the myocardial infarction predicted lower positive coping strategy use. Higher anxiety and lower social support were related to fewer positive coping methods. Lower educational levels were related to increased use of negative coping strategies. Reduced social support predicted lower total coping scores and positive coping strategy use, and greater passive coping style use. Social support from a broad network assisted with better coping; those living alone may need additional support. Conclusion Social support and coping strategies should be taken into consideration for patients who have experienced a cardiac event.

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Coping — Seeking lost control

Cited by 9 publications

References 54 publications

How meaningful is sense of coherence to cardiovascular nursing?

How meaningful is sense of coherence to cardiovascular nursing?

I've lost the person I used to be—Experiences of the consequences of fatigue following myocardial infarction

Biopsychosocial predictors of coping strategies of patients postmyocardial infarction

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