Coping Skills for Oncology Patients: A Practical Guide

Elsevier

Available online 26 August 2022, 151335

Seminars in Oncology NursingAbstractObjective

To present a practical how-to guide on implementing a coping skills intervention for patients with cancer facing surgery.

Data Sources

A review of the literature on coping and coping skills and on assessing the impact on patients’ emotional status.

Conclusion

Developing and presenting a brief coping skills program is possible within the confines of perioperative preparation for oncology patients. Such coping skills help develop a sense of self-efficacy, personal control, and resilience. Patients are responsive to the program and seem to practice their home assignments in a satisfactory manner.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Oncology nurses can implement some of or all of the program with their patients. The coping skills fall under the mandate of a variety of health care professionals and are readily available to present to patients. The preoperative period is a suitable time to engage patients to learn coping skills.

Key Words

Preoperative

Psychosocial

Oncology nursing

Coping skills

Practical guidelines

Health care professionals

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