Open AccessCoping strategies in patients undergoing surgery treatment for pituitary tumour in China: A cross‐sectional survey
Author(s) -
Wu Chao,
Xu Lan,
Zhang Haiying,
Mao Youqin,
Wang Zhong
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.1279
Subject(s) - cross sectional study , coping (psychology) , medicine , china , clinical psychology , family medicine , psychology , pathology , geography , archaeology
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.