Psychological interventions for women with non-metastatic breast cancer

Jassim, Ghufran; Doherty, Sally; Whitford, David L; Khashan, Ali S.

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008729.pub3

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“…However, our results suggest that, in addition to intervening in body appreciation, it might be necessary to carry out an intervention focused on improving distress in women with breast cancer. Fortunately, there are effective psychotherapies to reduce distress and improve quality of life in women with breast cancer (Jassim et al, 2023). Thus, future research should analyze whether a psychotherapy consisting of an intervention aimed at improving body appreciation combined with an intervention aimed at reducing distress in women with breast cancer could be more effective than psychotherapies that focus only on improving distress.…”

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Is Body Appreciation a Moderator of Women’s Satisfaction and Distress with the Body Changes that Occur after Breast Cancer Surgery? A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Marco-Salvador,

Castejón Raven,

Grau Sevilla

et al. 2024

Span. J. Psychol.

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Women with breast cancer show dissatisfaction with their appearance, a perception of loss of femininity and bodily integrity, and dissatisfaction with the outcome of the surgery. Body Appreciation (BA) is defined as positive attitudes toward one’s body, beyond satisfaction and dissatisfaction with one’s appearance. Although studies about the protective role of BA have increased, to the best of our knowledge, there are no published studies on the association between BA, body dissatisfaction, and distress in participants with breast cancer. The aims of this study are: (a) To analyze whether BA is a moderator of satisfaction with the body from before breast surgery to the one-year follow-up; and (b) to analyze whether BA is a moderator of distress from before breast surgery to the one-year follow-up. The sample consisted of 115 women diagnosed with breast cancer. Several hierarchical regression analyses were conducted. The results indicated that BA moderated the association between the appearance evaluation before the surgery and the appearance evaluation 12 months after the surgery. Although BA was a significative predictor of distress, it was not a moderator of distress from the moment before breast surgery to the one-year follow-up. This study highlights the importance of evaluating the construct of BA in participants with breast cancer using longitudinal designs and developing psychological interventions that focus on increasing BA.

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Is Body Appreciation a Moderator of Women’s Satisfaction and Distress with the Body Changes that Occur after Breast Cancer Surgery? A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Marco-Salvador,

Castejón Raven,

Grau Sevilla

et al. 2024

Span. J. Psychol.

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“…Breast cancer, like any type of chronic and debilitating disease, endangers various aspects of health, both on the individual and social levels, and, like other chronic diseases, reduces individual performance and consequently quality of life [5]. The application of treatment measures such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy and the receipt of toxic drugs can have side effects and the patient experiences double problems, which can affect their quality of life [6]. Among the problems that usually affect the quality of life of cancer patients include physical problems such as pain and fatigue, psychological and mental effects caused by the disease such as depression, as well as the effects of the disease on family, marital, social relationships, and economic problems caused by it is from illness [5].…”

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Psychological adjustment: A promising approach in the treatment of women with breast cancer

Abdollahi

2024

JNRCP

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After cardiovascular diseases, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, affecting the lives of patients at all individual and social levels [1]. According to reports, every year 1.5 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and 502,000 people die from this disease [2]. In case of survival, the complications of the disease and related treatments may greatly reduce the quality of life of affected people [3]. The diagnosis of breast cancer and its treatment is considered one of the basic crises in the lives of affected people and causes countless problems for affected women and their families [4]. Breast cancer, like any type of chronic and debilitating disease, endangers various aspects of health, both on the individual and social levels, and, like other chronic diseases, reduces individual performance and consequently quality of life [5]. The application of treatment measures such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy and the receipt of toxic drugs can have side effects and the patient experiences double problems, which can affect their quality of life [6]. Among the problems that usually affect the quality of life of cancer patients include physical problems such as pain and fatigue, psychological and mental effects caused by the disease such as depression, as well as the effects of the disease on family, marital, social relationships, and economic problems caused by it is from illness [5]. Meanwhile, psychological adjustment as an influencing factor has a significant role in quality of life and more effective performance among cancer survivors [7].

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“…Minimum score of PHQ-9 is 0 and maximum score is 27. This scale categorizes depression in five different categories: minimal depression (score range 1-4), mild depression (5-9), moderate depression (10)(11)(12)(13)(14), moderately severe depression (15)(16)(17)(18)(19), and severe depression (20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27). PHQ-9 scores > 10 had sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 88% for major depression.…”

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“…23 A Cochrane review of 28 RCTs with 3940 breast cancer patients reported that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) resulted in greater reduction in depression and anxiety as compared to the control group. 24 A recent meta-analysis assessing the effect of CBT on psychological well-being and quality of life of breast cancer patients concluded that the effect sizes for anxiety and depression were large. 25 The current proposal is based on our extensive experience of research with the South Asian population in Pakistan and the UK.…”

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Integrated Moving on After Breast Cancer and Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy intervention for depression and anxiety among Pakistani women with breast cancer: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial

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Objective: The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is associated with significant distress that has huge impact on survivors’ quality of life. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an integrated intervention “Moving on After Breast Cancer (ABC) Plus culturally adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy” (Moving on ABC Plus). Method: This is a randomized controlled trial that aims to recruit 354 breast cancer survivors from the inpatient and outpatient oncology departments in public and private hospitals in Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. Patients scoring 10 or above on either the Patient Health Questionnaire—9 and/or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) will be recruited. Baseline assessments will include Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—Breast; EuroQol-5D; Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support; Intrusive Thoughts Scale; and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Participants randomized into intervention arm, Moving on ABC Plus, will receive 12 individual therapy sessions over 4 months. Follow-up will be completed at 4- and 6-month post-randomization, using all baseline instruments along with the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8). We will also explore the participants’, their family members’, and the therapists’ experiences of the trial and intervention. Results: We will be assessing the effectiveness of intervention in reducing depression and anxiety in breast cancer survivors as a primary outcome of the trial. The secondary outcomes will include effectiveness of intervention in terms of reduction in intrusive thoughts and improvement in health-related quality of life, self-esteem, and perceived social support. Conclusion: The results of the study will inform the design of a future larger randomized control trial with long-term follow-up.

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Psychological interventions for women with non-metastatic breast cancer

Cited by 15 publications

References 215 publications

Is Body Appreciation a Moderator of Women’s Satisfaction and Distress with the Body Changes that Occur after Breast Cancer Surgery? A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Is Body Appreciation a Moderator of Women’s Satisfaction and Distress with the Body Changes that Occur after Breast Cancer Surgery? A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Psychological adjustment: A promising approach in the treatment of women with breast cancer

Integrated Moving on After Breast Cancer and Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy intervention for depression and anxiety among Pakistani women with breast cancer: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial

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