The association of cognitive coping style with patient preferences in a patient-led follow-up study among colorectal cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amidst the rising number of cancer survivors and personnel shortages, optimisation of follow-up strategies is imperative, especially since intensive follow-up does not lead to survival benefits. Understanding patient preferences and identifying the associated patient profiles is crucial. Coping style may be a key determinant in achieving this. Our study aims to evaluate preferences, identify coping styles and their associated factors, and explore the association between coping style and patients' preferences in colorectal cancer (CRC) follow-up.

Methods

In a prospective multicentre implementation study, patients completed the Threatening Medical Situations Inventory (TMSI) to determine their coping style. Simultaneously patients choose their follow-up preference

SUBMITTER: Voigt KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11294378 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature