Coping strategies in patients undergoing surgery treatment for pituitary tumour in China: A cross‐sectional survey

Abstract Aim To explore the coping strategies and corresponding influence factors in patients undergone surgeries for pituitary tumours. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods Patients diagnosed with pituitary tumours were included. The Medical Coping Questionnaire (MCMQ) and a demographic question...

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Main Authors: Chao Wu, Lan Xu, Haiying Zhang, Youqin Mao, Zhong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Nursing Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1279
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Summary:Abstract Aim To explore the coping strategies and corresponding influence factors in patients undergone surgeries for pituitary tumours. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods Patients diagnosed with pituitary tumours were included. The Medical Coping Questionnaire (MCMQ) and a demographic questionnaire were used for data collection. Results A total of 150 patients with pituitary tumour undergoing surgery treatment were included. Compared with the a‐select sample, patients with pituitary tumours reported more avoidant coping (p < .0001) and more resigned coping (p = .031) but less confrontation coping (p = .026). Multiple regression analysis showed the regardless of recurrence or not, the type and size of pituitary tumour, education level, family income are the factors influencing the coping style (all p < .05). Conclusions Clinical workers should pay more attention to the patients with multiplied pituitary tumour, huge adenoma, recurred tumour, low levels of education and low monthly income.
ISSN:2054-1058