The effect of psychosocial distress and self-transcendence on resilience in patients with cancer.
Seda Er, Gizem Şahin-Bayındır, Ayşin Kayış, Sevim Buzlu
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care May 10, 2022 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13103 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Descriptive-correlational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 105 |
| Population | Individuals receiving cancer treatment from the chemotherapy unit of a private hospital |
| Key points | Psychosocial distress had a negative relationship with resilience, while self-transcendence had a positive relationship with resilience. |
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of psychosocial distress and self-transcendence on resilience in individuals receiving cancer treatment. This descriptive-correlational study was conducted with individuals receiving cancer treatment (N = 105) from in the chemotherapy unit of a private hospital.
Conclusion: According to the results of the regression analysis, it was determined that psychosocial distress had a negative relationship with resilience, while self-transcendence had a positive relationship with resilience (p < 0.05). PRACTICE IMPLICATION The results show that resilience is negatively affected by psychosocial distress and positively affected by self-transcendence. Psychiatric nurses can help patients with cancer find sources of self-transcendence and resilience.
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