Abstract
Objective To determine the impact of self-efficacy, social support and coping style on resilience in rectal cancer patients and analyze the path influences. Methods From July 2014 to August 2015, a total of 192 patients with rectal cancer in the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University were recruited by cross-sectional survey method. They were investigated using the Connor-Davidson resilience scale, the self-efficacy questionnaire, social support rating scale and medical coping modes questionnaire. SPSS 19.0 and AMOS21 software were applied for statistical analysis. Results The resilience score for rectal cancer patients was(56.73±13.44); self efficacy, subjective support, confront and resignation coping style in rectal cancer patients entered the multiple regression equation; self-efficacy and subjective support not only directly but also indirectly impacted on resilience of rectal cancer patients; confront coping style and resignation coping style could influence resilience directly. Conclusions Rectal cancer patients have poor resilience, and the patients′ self-efficacy, subjective support, confront and resignation coping style play an important role to enhance resilience of rectal cancer patients. Key words: Rectal cancer; Resilience; Path analysis
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