Effectiveness of Group Psychotherapy Compared to Social Support Groups in Patients with Primary, Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer

The aim of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of experiential-existential group psychotherapy with a social support group for women with a primary breast cancer on psychosocial adjustment. A total of 67 well-adjusted women, who had been operated not earlier than 4 months before start...

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Published in:Journal of psychosocial oncology 2007-10, Vol.25 (4), p.37-60
Main Authors: Vos, Petra J., Visser, Adriaan P., Garssen, Bert, Duivenvoorden, Hugo J., Haes, Hanneke C. J. M. de
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adjustment
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Breast Cancer
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Depressive Disorder, Major - etiology
Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy
Effectiveness
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
group intervention
Group psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Health Care Services
Humans
Illness and personality
Illness, stress and coping
Intervention
Mammary gland diseases
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Oncology
Psychology
Psychology and medicine
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
psychosocial adjustment
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Self-Help Groups
Social Support
Support groups
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatments
Tumors
Womens health
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Summary:The aim of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of experiential-existential group psychotherapy with a social support group for women with a primary breast cancer on psychosocial adjustment. A total of 67 well-adjusted women, who had been operated not earlier than 4 months before start of the study, were randomized into one of the two conditions: participating in the group psychotherapy or in the support group. They were questioned at the start of the study, at the end of the intervention, and 1 year after completion of the intervention. Results at follow-up were mixed: Positive changes were reported for Body Image and Recreation, regardless of type of intervention. Other psychosocial adjustment indicators did not change. In general, we may conclude that well-adjusted women diagnosed with breast cancer do not specifically benefit from these types of interventions.
ISSN:0734-7332
1540-7586
DOI:10.1300/J077v25n04_03