Group cognitive behavior therapy for breast cancer patients: A qualitative evaluation

Twenty-five patients who had attended a group cognitive behavior therapy program for breast cancer patients were interviewed by telephone about their experience. Responses were categorized independently and indicated that participants enjoyed the interpersonal and social environment of the group, bu...

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Published in:Psychology, health & medicine health & medicine, 2005-05, Vol.10 (2), p.139-144
Main Authors: Edelman, Sarah, Lemon, Jim, Kidman, Antony
Format: Article
Language:English
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Australia
Behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Breast cancer
cognitive behavior therapy
Cognitive behaviour therapy
Group psychotherapy
Medical sciences
Patients
psycho-educational
Psychoeducational group therapy
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Qualitative research
Support groups
Treatments
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Summary:Twenty-five patients who had attended a group cognitive behavior therapy program for breast cancer patients were interviewed by telephone about their experience. Responses were categorized independently and indicated that participants enjoyed the interpersonal and social environment of the group, but also acknowledged the benefits provided by the cognitive behavior therapy modality of the group. While the majority of groups that are currently run for cancer patients are supportive, it is possible that adding a psycho-educational component may meet the needs of greater number of patients.
ISSN:1354-8506
1465-3966
DOI:10.1080/13548500412331334172