An Investigation of the Relationship Between Coping Styles and Psychological Adaptation with Recovery Process in a Sample of Coronary Heart Disease Patients

The relationship between coping styles and psychological adaptation with recovery process was investigated in a sample of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) patients. 150 patients were included in this study at intake and forty five patients (27 men, 18 women) participated in follow-up study. All participants were asked to complete Tehran Coping Styles Scale (TCSS) and Mental Health Inventory (MHI). Recovery Process Questionnaire (RPQ) was completed through patient's medical file and clinical examinations by cardiologists. Perceived recovery revealed a significant positive association with negative emotional-focused coping style. It can be concluded that perceived recovery of CHD patients is positively influenced by negative emotional-focused coping style.