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KMID : 0806120090390060759
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대한간호학회지
2009 Volume.39 No. 6 p.759 ~ p.768
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The Effects of Logotherapy on Meaning in Life and Quality of Life of Late Adolescents with Terminal Cancer
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Kang Kyung-Ah
Shim Jeoung-Sook
Jeon Dae-Geun
Koh Myung-Suk
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Abstract
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Purpose :To evaluate the effects of a logotherapy program entitled ’Finding meaning in my life’ for adolescents with terminal cancer.
Methods :A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design was conducted with a convenience sample of 44 late adolescents with terminal cancer. The experimental group (n=22) participated in the ’Finding meaning in my life’ program which consisted of five-day sessions for one week. The control group (n=22) received the usual nursing care. The effects were measured using adolescent meaning in life (AMIL), and quality of life (QOL) scales. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and t-test using SPSS/PC 17.0 program.
Results :There were significant differences in AMIL (t=3.36, p<.05) and QOL (t=2.67, p<.05) between the experimental and control groups.
Conclusion :Logotherapy is effective in improving the meaning in life and quality of life of late adolescents with terminal cancer, and can be used to prevent existential distress.
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KEYWORD
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Adolescents, Neoplasms, Quality of life, Palliative care
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