Self-efficacy and coping style in relation to psychological distress and quality of life in informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer: a longitudinal study.
Kira S Van HofArta HoesseiniIrma M Verdonck-de LeeuwFemke JansenC René LeemansRobert P TakesChris H J TerhaardRobert J Baatenburg de JongAniel SewnaikMarinella P J OffermanPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2023)
Among informal caregivers of HNC patients, higher self-efficacy and "active tackling" were associated with better functioning over time, while "passive reacting" and "expression of negative emotions" were associated with worse functioning. Awareness of the differences in self-efficacy skills and coping and their relationship with QoL and psychological distress will help clinicians to identify caregivers that may benefit from additional support that improve self-efficacy and "active tackling" and reduce negative coping styles.