Temporal differences in coping, mood, and stress with chemotherapy

Journal/Book: Cancer Nurs. 1999; 22: 227 East Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 266-276.

Abstract: This longitudinal study examined relations among mood coping, perceived stress, and side effects from chemother apy 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, moan 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 rime of pretreatment, so nursing interventions need to be concentrated at that point.

Note: Article Chernecky C, Med Coll Georgia, Sch Nursing, Jennings Bldg, Room 220, Augusta,GA 30912 USA

Keyword(s): coping; lung cancer; mood; stress; CANCER-PATIENTS; FAMILY CAREGIVERS; BREAST-CANCER; CARCINOMA; QUALITY; PAIN; INTERVENTION; PERCEPTIONS; ADAPTATION; ADJUSTMENT

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