Coping Strategies Used by Older Cancer Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic : A Longitudinal Qualitative Study

Objectives: The objective of this study is to longitudinally examine the coping strategies used by older cancer survivors (≥60 years of age) during COVID-19. Methods: An interpretive descriptive approach was used to collect and analyse qualitative data collected via 1:1 telephone interviews at three timepoints: June/July 2020, January 2021, and March 2021. Main Findings: Coping strategies used by older adults reflected the resources available to them, and their agency in self-triaging and deciding on resources to support their coping. These decisions were impacted by pandemic-imposed restrictions and necessitated readjustment over time. Three themes were developed to describe coping strategies (including any changes): adapting means and methods to connect with others; being intentional about outlook; and taking actions toward a brighter future. Conclusion: Older adults used a variety of coping strategies, though their reliance on resources beyond themselves (e.g., family/friends) indicates a need to add tailored resources to existing professional services.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:45

Enthalten in:

Research on aging - 45(2023), 5-6 vom: 01. Mai, Seite 448-457

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Galica, Jacqueline [VerfasserIn]
Kilgour, Heather M [VerfasserIn]
Oliffe, John L [VerfasserIn]
Haase, Kristen R [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Cancer
Coping behaviors
Coping skills
Journal Article
Older adults
Qualitative
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 02.05.2023

Date Revised 15.05.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/01640275221120102

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM345647297