title: [Coping pattern and adjustment in multiple sclerosis].
abstract: A questionnaire (FKV/LIS) was used to study the coping process in 210 patients with multiple sclerosis. By cluster analysis of five coping modes, patients could be divided into two groups of approximately the same size: cluster 1 presented with higher values for "active coping; self-affirmation; religiousness" and lower values for "depression" and "trivialization". In cluster 2, on the other hand, values were higher for "depression" and "trivialization" whereas values were lower for "active coping; self-affirmation; religiousness". Patients in cluster 1 were significantly more contented with life. Mean age and mean duration of illness were higher in cluster 1, suggesting a time-dependent change in the coping process with improvement in adaptation in the course of the disease. The extent of social support was higher in cluster 1. The consequences for psychological intervention are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Neurologie, Medizinischen Universität zu Lübeck.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Rumpf
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wessel
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000523:psychology*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role
vernacular_title: Copingmuster und Adaptivität bei multipler Sklerose.