Breast cancer. Malignant neoplasm of breast
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention is based on Williams et al.'s treatment program (1952) in eight group sessions, each one for one and a half hours and during one month. In these sessions, which focus
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women who have been officially diagnosed with breast cancer. Women with breast cancer age range from 30 to 65 years. People who are not currently undergoing active treatment (such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy) and at least six months have passed since the end of treatment. People who have obtained a high score in the scales related to the fear of disease progression in the initial assessment. Women who are able to speak and understand Farsi language. Volunteers who are willing to participate in group sessions voluntarily and are able to do home exercises.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who have been diagnosed with severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder The existence of other serious physical diseases that limit the person's ability to participate in meetings People who are participating in other psychotherapy programs at the time of intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of cancer progression. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention (pre-test), after completing 8 intervention sessions (post-test). Method of measurement: Hershbach et al.'s fear of cancer progression questionnaire (2005).;Post-traumatic growth. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention (pre-test), after completing 8 intervention sessions (post-test). Method of measurement: Post-traumatic growth Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAilin Abbasian
Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch
Outcome results
None listed