A70 PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN LUNG TRANSPLANTATION AND THE ACUTE SETTING: Significant Differences In Coping Strategies Between Lung Transplant Candidates With And Without Psychological Distress

Intervention regarding coping with stress living with severe lung disease may decrease distress (symptoms of anxiety and depression) and increase physical function. Methods: As part of their routine assessments before transplantation, 97 lung transplant candidates (mean age 54.9 years, females 46.5%...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Soyseth, T S, Dew, M A, Lund, M B, Soyseth, V, Haugstad, G K, Malt, U F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coping
Lung diseases
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Intervention regarding coping with stress living with severe lung disease may decrease distress (symptoms of anxiety and depression) and increase physical function. Methods: As part of their routine assessments before transplantation, 97 lung transplant candidates (mean age 54.9 years, females 46.5% ) were evaluated with Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WOC) assessing 8 different coping strategies and General Hospital Health Questionnaire 30 (GHQ 30) measuring distress during the preceding two weeks.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970