The Meaning‐Making intervention (MMi) appears to increase meaning in life in advanced ovarian cancer: a randomized controlled pilot study

Henry, Mélissa; Cohen, S. Robin; Lee, Virginia; Sauthier, Philippe; Provencher, Diane; Drouin, P; Gauthier, Philippe; Gotlieb, Walter H.; Lau, Susie; Drummond, Nancy; Gilbert, Lucy; Stanimir, G.; Sturgeon, J.; Chasen, Martin; Mitchell, Joan S.; Huang, Leo; Ferland, Mira-Klode; Mayo, Nancy E.

doi:10.1002/pon.1764

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“…[37][38][39][40][41] Early interventions designed to promote positive psychological resources have shown promise in adults with cancer, [42][43][44][45][46] healthy AYAs, 47,48 and AYAs undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant for malignancy. 49 We have previously shown that self-perceptions of personal resources mediate these associations.…”

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Contributors and Inhibitors of Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Rosenberg

Yi‐Frazier

Wharton

et al. 2014

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

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Contributors and Inhibitors of Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Rosenberg

Yi‐Frazier

Wharton

et al. 2014

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

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“…Directly integrating spirituality into psychotherapy may be similarly effective for improving quality of life for those with cancer (Garlick, Wall, Corwin, & Koopman, 2011). An existential intervention that focuses specifically on meaning-making has also shown promise for individuals with breast, colorectal, and ovarian cancer (Henry et al, 2010; Lee, Cohen, Edgar, Laizner, & Gagnon, 2006) and may be particularly well-suited to the HSCT setting given the brief, flexible approach.…”

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Spirituality and the recovery of quality of life following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Objective Spirituality has been linked to improved adjustment and functioning in individuals with cancer; however, its effect on quality of life following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has not been well-studied. This study investigated changes in spirituality in hematologic cancer patients recovering from HSCT and relationships between spirituality and dimensions of quality of life following HSCT. Methods Participants (N = 220) completed measures of two dimensions of spirituality (meaning/peace and religious faith), depression, anxiety, fatigue, pain, and physical and functional well-being prior to transplant and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-transplant. Results Meaning/peace declined at 1 month post-transplant and returned to pre-transplant levels by 6 months post-transplant, and faith increased from pre-transplant to 6 months post-transplant. Mixed-effects linear regression models indicated that greater pre-transplant meaning/peace, but not religious faith, predicted less depression, anxiety, and fatigue, and better physical and functional well-being during the 12 months following transplant. Conclusions The capacity to find meaning and peace may facilitate recovery following HSCT. Results suggest that spirituality may be a resilience factor that could be targeted to improve quality of life for HSCT recipients.

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“…In MMI, the patient engages in up to 4 sessions of individual therapy to ''focus systematically on situational, global, and existential meaning'' 39(p1341) while incorporating past significant life events, priorities, and goals into the patient's understanding of his or her diagnosis. 39 Using the HADS scale, the study did not find that the MMI had a significant effect on mood.…”

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Best Practices for the Nonpharmacological Treatment of Depression at the End of Life

Stagg

Lazenby

2011

Am J Hosp Palliat Care

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This literature review summarizes the current research on nonpharmacological management of depressive symptoms for patients nearing the end of their lives. Research suggests that major depressive disorder may affect terminally ill adults at a disproportionately high rate. Psychotherapy has not been shown to have consistent benefits among patients in the final months of life. Semi-psychotherapeutic (life review) techniques are likely most effective in patients in the final weeks of life. Non-psychotherapeutic techniques such as hypnotherapy have not been studied sufficiently to be recommended as first-line treatments. Based on the current research, it is our recommendation that psychotherapy be used first-line in patients with approximately 6 months or more to live, and that semi-psychotherapeutic techniques be first-line in patients with 6 months or less to live.

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The Meaning‐Making intervention (MMi) appears to increase meaning in life in advanced ovarian cancer: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract: The MMi seems a promising intervention for advanced cancer patients, and a full randomized controlled trial is warranted to further investigate its efficacy.

Cited by 142 publications

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Contributors and Inhibitors of Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Contributors and Inhibitors of Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Spirituality and the recovery of quality of life following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Best Practices for the Nonpharmacological Treatment of Depression at the End of Life

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