2022
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091762
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Effects of Structured Expressive Writing on Quality of Life and Perceived Self-Care Self-Efficacy of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in Central China: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Expressive writing is a supportive psychological intervention allowing an individual to disclose and express their deepest thoughts and feelings related to personal traumatic experiences through writing. Previous studies suggested that expressive writing could promote the physical and mental health of cancer patients. The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of expressive writing based on the theory of cognitive adaptation (TCA) on the quality of life and self-care self-efficacy in patients with … Show more

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“…Expressive writing is also recommended as an effective coping tool for breast cancer patients. (18) In addition, self-care is also a good mediator for self-efficacy and quality of life for breast cancer patients. (19) The results of this study indicate that the self-efficacy levels of breast cancer respondents at Dharmais Cancer Hospital, the majority have low self-efficacy (64%), and the rest are high levels (36%).…”
Section: Self-efficacymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Expressive writing is also recommended as an effective coping tool for breast cancer patients. (18) In addition, self-care is also a good mediator for self-efficacy and quality of life for breast cancer patients. (19) The results of this study indicate that the self-efficacy levels of breast cancer respondents at Dharmais Cancer Hospital, the majority have low self-efficacy (64%), and the rest are high levels (36%).…”
Section: Self-efficacymentioning
confidence: 99%