Effects of Group Therapy on Women with Primary Breast Cancer

Spiegel, David; Morrow, Gary R.; Classen, Catherine; Riggs, Gail; Stott, Phillip B.; Mudaliar, Narayan; Pierce, H. Irving; Flynn, Patrick J.; Heard, Laura

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4741.1996.tb00079.x

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“…Manhal-Baugus, 72 Childress, 73 and Humphreys et al 74 have reviewed the ethical issues involved in webbased interventions. This study adds to the growing literature on the benefits of various interventions for primary breast carcinoma patients, including the benefits of brief, unstructured, supportive-expressive group therapy, 75,76 brief education-based groups, 66 and brief cognitivebehavioral groups. 77 Although the results of this trial are promising, more research is needed before this support group format can be recommended to women coping with a diagnosis of breast carcinoma.…”

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Evaluation of an internet support group for women with primary breast cancer

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Evaluation of an internet support group for women with primary breast cancer

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et al. 2003

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“…Concurrent validity with other depression and anxiety measures is strong ( r >0.70). Scores are sensitive to change with treatment 36, 37.…”

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Feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of a telephone‐delivered problem‐solving–occupational therapy intervention to reduce participation restrictions in rural breast cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy

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Objective-Breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy often experience functional effects of treatment that limit participation in life activities. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a novel intervention for these restrictions, determine acceptability of the intervention, and preliminarily assess its effects.Methods-A pilot RCT of a telephone-delivered Problem Solving and Occupational Therapy intervention (PST-OT) to improve participation restrictions in rural breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Thirty-one participants with Stages 1-3 breast cancer were randomized to 6 weekly sessions of PST-OT (n=15) and Usual Care (n=16). The primary study outcome was the feasibility of conducting the trial. Secondary outcomes were functional, quality of life and emotional status as assessed at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks.Results-Of 46 patients referred 31 were enrolled (67% recruitment rate), of which 6 participants withdrew (81% retention rate). Twenty-four participants completed all study-related assessments (77%). Ninety-two percent of PST-OT participants were highly satisfied with the intervention, and 92% reported PST-OT to be helpful/very helpful for overcoming participation restrictions. Ninety-seven percent of planned PST-OT treatment sessions were completed. Completion rates for PST-OT homework tasks were high. Measures of functioning, quality of life and emotional state favored the PST-OT condition.Conclusion-This pilot study suggests that an RCT of the PST-OT intervention is feasible to conduct with rural breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy and that PST-OT may have positive effects on function, quality of life, and emotional state.

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“…To explore opportunities for the patient to join a support group: Group therapy has been a major intervention suggested for cancer patients. Many authors have described the advantage of participating in such groups (Gilbar & Mozer, 1983;Fawzy et al, 1995;Kogon et al, 1997;Spiegel et al, 1989Spiegel et al, , 1996. Our support groups meet at the Breast Health Center and are designed for women undergoing postoperative treatment or some later stage.…”

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Stages of Breast Cancer

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Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

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The Breast Health Center at the Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the first center in Israel to provide medical and psychosocial services under one roof. The authors describe a model developed for the special needs of Israeli patients with breast cancer. The model includes three phases of intervention: diagnostic, surgical, and recovery. The underlying assumption is that each phase is characterized by specific stressors, each requiring distinctive adjustment and coping mechanisms. The phasic approach enables the therapist to meet the various needs of the patients. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com ]

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Effects of Group Therapy on Women with Primary Breast Cancer

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Evaluation of an internet support group for women with primary breast cancer

Evaluation of an internet support group for women with primary breast cancer

Feasibility study of a randomized controlled trial of a telephone‐delivered problem‐solving–occupational therapy intervention to reduce participation restrictions in rural breast cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy

Stages of Breast Cancer

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