Evaluation of Psychological Therapy for Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): S. Greer, S. Moorey, J. Baruch
Primary Institution: The Royal Marsden Hospital
Hypothesis
Can adjuvant psychological therapy improve the quality of life of cancer patients?
Conclusion
The study found significant improvements in anxiety, depression, and mental adjustment to cancer after psychological therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients showed significant reductions in anxiety and depression scores after therapy.
- 48% of patients completed therapy and were discharged after 8 weeks.
- Improvements were observed in mental adjustment categories such as fighting spirit and helplessness.
Takeaway
This study shows that talking to someone about your feelings can help cancer patients feel less sad and anxious.
Methodology
Patients completed self-report questionnaires measuring anxiety, depression, and mental adjustment before and after receiving psychological therapy.
Potential Biases
The study may have bias due to the lack of a control group.
Limitations
The study was uncontrolled and did not include severely disabled patients.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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