COPING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

BRAHA, Ruvejda and STANKOVSKA, Gordana (2026) COPING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION”, 18-19 November, 2026.

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Abstract

Background: Recovery after myocardial infarction extends beyond physical stabilization and involves psychological, behavioral, and social adjustment. Coping strategies and social support may influence how patients manage emotional distress, adapt to changes in everyday life, and engage in cardiac rehabilitation. Aim: This narrative review examines the role of coping and social support in psychological adjustment and recovery following myocardial infarction, with particular attention to their interaction and relevance for cardiac rehabilitation. Methods: Literature was identified through PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Particular attention was given to studies published between 2021 and 2026, while earlier studies and theoretical papers were included when they provided relevant conceptual foundations. The literature was organized thematically around psychological adjustment, coping processes, social support, their interaction, cardiac rehabilitation, and psychological and supportive interventions. Results: The reviewed literature indicates that coping and social support are interconnected components of adjustment following myocardial infarction. Adaptive coping may facilitate management of emotional and behavioral demands, while family, peer, professional, and broader social support may provide emotional, informational, and practical resources during recovery. Their contribution appears to depend on individual needs, the quality and availability of support, and the broader context of recovery. Psychological distress and difficulties in coping may create barriers to rehabilitation, whereas supportive relationships and targeted psychological and supportive interventions may facilitate adjustment and participation. Conclusion: Coping and social support represent relevant and interacting psychosocial factors in recovery following myocardial infarction. Their integration into cardiac rehabilitation may contribute to more individualized and patient-centred care. Further longitudinal research is needed to clarify how coping and social support interact and change over time and how these processes relate to psychological adjustment and rehabilitation outcomes.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2026 13:03
Last Modified: 10 Nov 2026 13:03
URI: http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2711

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