Women with breast cancer. Malignant neoplasm of breast
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: “The experimental group will receive compassion-based mindfulness therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes each, once a week for two months, and a one-month follow-up w
then, the experimental group will undergo psychological intervention, while the control group will not receive any intervention
following the post-test and a one-month follow-up, if the results from the experimental group are significantly positive, the control group will also undergo this therapeutic intervention in line with
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
35 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: At least 4 months have passed since the definitive diagnosis of breast cancer with acuteness levels 1 to 3, and in the second stage of cancer. Having at least a high school diploma. Not suffering from other physical illnesses, mental disorders, and addiction. Not receiving psychological interventions (based on the patient’s file and the opinion of the relevant nurse). Completion of the consent form. The possibility of participating in group therapy sessions with the patient’s full consent. The criteria include having a minimum age of 35 and a maximum age of 50 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of frequent and prolonged hospitalizations. A history of death due to cancer in the patient’s first-degree relatives. Receiving any psychological interventions and using strong painkillers (based on the patient’s medical record and the specialist doctor’s opinion).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of recurrence. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the end of treatment sessions, and at the 30-day follow-up stage after the end of treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Fear of Cancer Recurrence Questionnaire (Simard and Savard, 2009).;Perceived stress. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the end of treatment sessions, and at the 30-day follow-up stage after the end of treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14).;Hope. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the end of treatment sessions, and at the 30-day follow-up stage after the end of treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaba Sadri
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed