[Strategies of coping with chronic illness in adolescents]

Abstract

Objective: To develop a tool to evaluate coping strategies for chronic illness in adolescents.

Subjects and method: Based on a theoretical review and semi-structured interviews with adolescents, a questionnaire was prepared that was finally evaluated by judges experienced in in understanding, relevance and viability.

Results: A scale is proposed that consists of 60 items grouped into 12 coping families.

Conclusion: The scale may be a useful clinical tool to provide key information about the experience and ways to cope with illness in adolescents.

Keywords: Adolescencia; Adolescent; Afrontamiento; Chronic illness; Coping skills; Enfermedad crónica; Estrés; Psychological stress.