Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being of Breast Cancer Survivors in Jordan

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients - a Systematic Review

“…DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2015.16.2.641 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients -a Systematic Review iii) Both PTSD and PTG in BC survivors (Tjemsland et al, 1998;Cordova et al, 2001;Jones, 2001;Sumalla et al, 2009;Ho et al, 2011;Chan et al, 2011;Koutrouli et al, 2012;Liu et al, 2014). iv) PTSD and psychological distress and diagnostic challenges in the same patient population (Gurevich et al, 2002;Tedeschi and Calhoun, 2004;Bellizzi et al, 2010;Rustad et al, 2012;Yavuzsen et al, 2012;Abu-Helalah et al, 2014;Chang et al, 2014;Rizalar et al, 2014) and v) Treatment approaches (Andrykowski et al, 2000;Levine et al, 2005;Knobf, 2007;Bellizzi et al, 2010;Assi et al, 2013;Liu et al, 2014) Discussion PTSD is a psychiatric condition that occurs as a result of exposure to a traumatic event, defined as a threat of death or serious injury (Kangas et al, 2002). This in turn evokes intense fear, helplessness, or horror (DSM-IV, 2000).…”

“…Common symptoms after BC diagnosis include fatigue, sexual problems, cognitive dysfunction and a perceived fear of recurrence Abu-Helalah et al, 2014). Previous studies noted that the majority of women with BC exhibited high levels of distress, appearance and body image concerns and psychological dysfunction in the first year after BC treatment (Tjemsland et al, 1998;Shelby et al, 2008;Ho et al, 2011;Abu-Helalah et al, 2014).…”

“…Previous studies noted that the majority of women with BC exhibited high levels of distress, appearance and body image concerns and psychological dysfunction in the first year after BC treatment (Tjemsland et al, 1998;Shelby et al, 2008;Ho et al, 2011;Abu-Helalah et al, 2014). BC survivors gradually appear to adapt to life with the ever present concerns of disease recurrence and the subsequent development of positive stress, known as PTG (Tedeschi and Calhoun, 2004).…”

The Need for Psychological Interventional Supportive Services for Omani Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

“…[5][6][7] Psychological interventions are a form of counselling which can minimise the devastating effects and treatment-related symptoms of patients diagnosed with cancer. 8,9 During direct face-to-face interpersonal sessions, counsellors use various techniques, such as education, coping skills training, psychotherapy and relaxation, either alone or in combination. 8,9 The aim of these types of therapies is to help the patient resolve any psychological disturbances arising from their cancer diagnosis and teach them the necessary skills to cope, both during and after cancer treatment, so as to enhance their health-related quality of life (QoL).…”

“…8,9 During direct face-to-face interpersonal sessions, counsellors use various techniques, such as education, coping skills training, psychotherapy and relaxation, either alone or in combination. 8,9 The aim of these types of therapies is to help the patient resolve any psychological disturbances arising from their cancer diagnosis and teach them the necessary skills to cope, both during and after cancer treatment, so as to enhance their health-related quality of life (QoL). 10 These interventions can be used for patients of both genders with many different types of cancer.…”