Breast Cancer. Malignant neoplasm of breast
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group is offered eight structured ninety-minute sessions of problem-solving therapy. Intervention 2: The control group is offered only routine care.
Behavior
The intervention group is offered eight structured ninety-minute sessions of problem-solving therapy.
The control group is offered only routine care.
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor For Research Of Ahvaz Jundishapur University Of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients who are older than 18 years old and are aware of their disease; have finished middle school at least, and at least 6 month from definite diagnosis; the result of their psychological wellbeing test is 2SD less than the mean. Exclusion criteria: having a history of mental problems; being affected by cognitive disorders such as delirium or dementia; taking antipsychotic medications; being affected by impaired cognitive performance who are suffering from psychological disorders; suffering from simultaneous serious physical problems or other types of cancer; being addicted to drugs (drug abuser).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological Wellbeing. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Ryff Psychological Wellbeing Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Personal growth. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Personal Growth Scale.;Positive relations with others. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Positive Relations with Others Scale.;Self-autonomy. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Self-autonomy Scale.;Life satisfaction. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Life Satisfaction Scale.;Spirituality. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Spirituality Scale.;Happiness and Optimism. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately after intervention, one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Happiness and Optimism Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactElham Taeidi
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed