Which assessment focuses on understanding a patient's coping mechanisms and stressors?

The Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern is specifically designed to explore how patients manage stress and their coping strategies in response to various stressors in their lives. This assessment provides insights into individual behaviors, thoughts, and reactions to stress. By focusing on this pattern, healthcare providers can identify effective coping mechanisms and areas where patients may struggle, allowing for tailored interventions and support.

In contrast, although the Healthcare Adjustment Assessment pertains to how patients adapt to medical conditions and healthcare systems, it does not specifically delve into personal coping strategies or stressors. The Psychological Resilience Assessment centers on the individual's ability to bounce back from adversity, which is related but does not focus exclusively on coping mechanisms. Similarly, the Stress Management Evaluation may include aspects of coping but is more about assessing the strategies employed rather than understanding the individual's personal coping patterns and stressors. Thus, the Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern provides the most comprehensive insight into a patient's specific coping mechanisms and the stressors they face.