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KMID : 0363620080290040039
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2008 Volume.29 No. 4 p.39 ~ p.46
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Effect of Group Psychotherapy for Promotion of Hope on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
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Seo Kyoung-Suk
Yoo Hwa-Seung
Cho Jung-Hyo
Son Chang-Gue
Cho Chong-Kwan
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to develop a program adapted to cancer patients with reality therapy and evaluate the efficacy for anxiety, depression and quality of life in cancer patients.
Methods: We developed a group psychotherapy, the promotion of hope program (PHP) adapted reality therapy and evaluated if it is effective on improving anxiety, depression, and quality of life in cancer patients.
Results: PHP decreased anxiety (9.54 vs. 5.62, p<0.01) and depression (8.84 vs. 5.84, p<0.01) of cancer patients, and improved quality of life (3.77 vs. 4.13, p<0.01). Qualitative analysis results also showed the same supportive results.
Conclusions: PHP can be an effective program for cancer patients to explore inner world and improve their own self-confidence.
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KEYWORD
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Cancer, reality therapy, promotion of hope program (PHP), anxiety, depression
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