Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coping strategies play a vital role in cancer management and has been an integral part in the recovery process of cancer patients worldwide. Coping refers to specific efforts; both behavioral and psychological, that diminishes stresses emerged in cancer patients. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Sinhalese version of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (S-BC) which was developed based on the Brief COPE scale  for cancer patients in Sri Lanka.

Methods

The original Brief COPE is a self-administered tool with 28 items designed to measure coping methods used by people in stressful life events. It consisted of statements related to adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies. Forty patients with cancer who were registered at th

SUBMITTER: Weeratunga E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210691 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature