Stress management or post-traumatic growth facilitation to diminish distress in cancer survivors? a randomized controlled trial

This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) and positive psychotherapy in cancer (PPC) to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and distress, and to promote post-traumatic growth (PTG) in cancer survivors. Participants were 140 adult...

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Published in:The journal of positive psychology 2021-11, Vol.16 (6), p.715-725
Main Authors: Ochoa-Arnedo, Cristian, Casellas-Grau, Anna, Lleras, María, Medina, Joan C., Vives, Jaume
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Clinical outcomes
Clinical trials
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral factors
distress
Efficacy
Post traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic growth
post-traumatic stress
Psychological distress
Psychotherapy
Stress management
Survivor
Women
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Summary:This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) and positive psychotherapy in cancer (PPC) to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and distress, and to promote post-traumatic growth (PTG) in cancer survivors. Participants were 140 adult women randomly allocated to CBSM (n = 73) or PPC (n = 67). PTSS, distress, and PTG were assessed at pre- and post-intervention, and at 3- and 12-month follow-ups. Analysis showed PPC was more effective in decreasing PTSS (b= −7.61, p
ISSN:1743-9760
1743-9779
DOI:10.1080/17439760.2020.1765005