Relationship between problem solving dimensions and psychological distress among cancer caregivers.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI:10.1080/07347332.2025.2476142

Sarah Stolker, Kyle A Pitzer, Cathryn Koplitz, George Demiris, Shannon M Canfield, Debra Parker Oliver, Karla T Washington

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Abstract

Background: Family caregivers of patients with cancer face numerous challenges, leading to a heightened risk of psychological distress. Problem-solving abilities of cancer caregivers may influence coping and be relevant in anticipating the level of support needed from palliative care.

Objective: Researchers sought to evaluate the relationship between problem-solving dimensions and psychological distress, specifically symptoms of anxiety and depression, among family caregivers of cancer patients receiving outpatient palliative care.

Methods: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional exploratory study using data from an ongoing multisite clinical trial. Using block-wise linear regression models, they examined the relationship between psychological distress and problem-solving dimensions.

Results: Results identified positive significant associations between negative problem orientation and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and between avoidance problem-solving style and symptoms of depression.

Conclusion: Study results shed light on maladaptive problem-solving as influential in cancer caregiver coping, especially as it relates to risk of psychological distress.

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Journal of Psychosocial Oncology PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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期刊介绍： Here is your single source of integrated information on providing the best psychosocial care possible from the knowledge available from many disciplines.The Journal of Psychosocial Oncology is an essential source for up-to-date clinical and research material geared toward health professionals who provide psychosocial services to cancer patients, their families, and their caregivers. The journal—the first interdisciplinary resource of its kind—is in its third decade of examining exploratory and hypothesis testing and presenting program evaluation research on critical areas, including: the stigma of cancer; employment and personal problems facing cancer patients; patient education.