Yue Feng
Sichuan University, China
Title: Efficacy of meaning-centered group psychotherapy for lung cancer patients:a randomized controlled trial
Biography
Biography: Yue Feng
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of meaning-centered group psychotherapy(MCGP) in improving social support,using better coping strategies,enhancing the doctor-patient relationship and decreasing the caregivers burden in patients with lung cancer.
Methods
A total of 212 lung cancer patients were randomly assigned to either MCGP or care as usual in a 2:1 ratio.Patients were assessed before and after completing the 8-times intervention.Outcome assessment included social support,coping strategies,caregivers burden and doctor-patient relationship.
Results
MCGP resulted in significantly greater improvement in social support(t=5.149,P<0.001) and doctor-patient relationship(t=,P<0.001).MCGP utilized active coping strategies more frequently(t=4.639,P<0.001) while negative coping strategies less frequently(t=-6.006,P<0.001).Patients’ caregivers burden had been decreased compared to the control group(t=-5.149,P<0.001)..
Conclusion
This randomized controlled study provides evidence that meaning-centered group psychotherapy is an effective intervention to improve social support,utilize better coping strategies,enhance doctor-patient relationship and decrease the caregivers burden for lung cancer patients.