Brief Coping Scale TCS-9: Optimising the Assessment of Coping Strategies. The case of Health Care Workers.

Author:

Puri Basant K.12ORCID,Miari Anastasia3ORCID,Theodoratou Maria34ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of Winchester

2. C.A.R., Cambridge

3. Hellenic Open University

4. Neapolis University Pafos

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the focus on mental health, particularly on the coping strategies of healthcare workers who have faced unparalleled stress due to their pivotal role in addressing health disparities and determinants of health. Constantly operating in high-risk environments and managing the surge of critically ill patients, these professionals’ psychological resilience has been sternly tested, necessitating robust assessment tools. Aim This study aims to refine the extensive 54-item Toulouse Coping Scale into a more pragmatic and less time-consuming instrument while preserving its statistical integrity, to support the mental well-being of healthcare workers. Setting The setting for this study was amongst healthcare workers in Greece, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by significant psychological demands on medical staff. Methods We conducted an unbiased exploratory factor analysis on the Toulouse Coping Scale’s 54 items, drawing from a sample of 144 healthcare workers, adhering to strict methodological criteria. Results Data completeness was achieved across the sample, which comprised 40 (28%) males and 104 (72%) females, predominantly aged between 31 and 50 years. The final instrument, encapsulating two domains with a total of nine questions, demonstrated strong internal consistency, with an eigenvalue of 3.438 for the first domain and 1.478 for the second, validated by a scree plot. Conclusion The streamlined TCS-9 scale facilitates a more rapid assessment of coping strategies while reducing redundancy. The two-domain structure ensures that the revised scale retains the original’s thoroughness in a more concise form. Contribution By enabling quicker and more efficient evaluations, the TCS-9 enhances the practicality of assessing coping mechanisms in healthcare settings, thereby contributing to the sustenance of health systems and the promotion of health equity.

Publisher

Open Medical Publishing

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