Salutogenese, Resilienz und Coping: Schutzfaktoren erkennen, aktivieren und belastende Situationen bewältigen

People suffering from cancer are exposed to various biological, psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social stressors.

This article focuses on persons affected by cancer who wish to develop an awareness of protective factors and coping strategies through the development of a sense of coherence.

The concept of salutogenesis according to Antonovsky and the coping strategies according to Lazarus are concepts that can be used as a preventive treatment approach to dealing with cancer and the resulting stressors.

Coping strategies offer a practical and individual opportunity to develop an awareness of the salutogenic protective factors and to positively influence the course of disease by their activation.

Conscious use of combined coping strategies promotes the resilience of persons suffering from cancer.