An investigation on anxiety and coping patterns of patients under cancer chemotherapy and the strategies
Su, X.Y.; Zhu, Y.L.; Cai, Y.Y.
Zhonghua Hu Li Za Zhi 32(12): 687-690
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-1769 PMID: 10455594 Document Number: 483044
100 cases of patients under cancer chemotherapy were investigated by using Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and questionnaire on coping patterns. The results showed that scores of SAS were significantly higher than that of the normal population. The state of the anxiety reached 45% among the patients. The patients' coping patterns tended to be passive. Linear analysis revealed a negative correlation between the coping patterns and the scores of SAS. It is recommended that cognitive behavioral therapy can be used to relieve the anxiety of patients under cancer chemotherapy.