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SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2025

Conceptualisation and Measurement of Resilience of Adults With Cancer: An Umbrella Review.

Dan Luo, Kim Foster, Kate White

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Dan LuoThe Daffodil Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5291-8428
Kim FosterNational School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6931-2422
Kate WhiteThe Daffodil Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4763-1734

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsTo (1) clarify the key components of resilience of adults with cancer; (2) summarise and analyse the resilience measures used in this population; and (3) discuss future evaluation directions.

designAn umbrella review. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane library and Epistemonikos were searched in December 2023.

methodsThe Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines were followed for undertaking this umbrella review. Systematic and narrative reviews that defined resilience of adults with cancer and reported resilience measures, published in English, were included. The methodological quality was assessed using the JBI appraisal tool.

resultsFourteen eligible reviews were included. Four key resilience components from various resilience conceptualisations were identified. Twenty resilience measures were used among cancer patients, with the 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale providing a relatively comprehensive assessment of individual resilience. Recommended future research with cancer patients includes assessing these resilience components: (1) available individual resources-key psychological factors that enhance individual resilience; (2) access to social resources-close interpersonal relationships, family cohesion and social support; (3) adaptive coping ability-problem-solving skills, emotional management strategies and experiences in managing adversity; (4) ability to regain mental health and well-being-the capacity to recover a relatively stable psychological state and promote positive psychological functioning.

conclusionThe findings provide evidence for refining future resilience measurement in the adult cancer population. Examining the four key components of resilience with this population across cultures is warranted. IMPACT: Understanding the key components of resilience of cancer patients can help healthcare professionals identify individuals who may need further support and facilitate early intervention or referral to psychosocial support services. The 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale is recommended over other tools for use in the cancer population. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Patient or public involvement is not applicable in this study.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalNeoplasmsResilience, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSocial Supportadultoncology nursingpsychological well‐beingpsychometricspsychosocial supportresiliencesystematic review

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PMID39812117
PMCPMC12460980

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