The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue 4
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- Pages.39-46
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- 2008
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- 1010-0695(pISSN)
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- 2288-3339(eISSN)
Effect of Group Psychotherapy for Promotion of Hope on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
희망증진 집단 상담치료가 암환자의 불안 우울 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과
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Cho, Chong-Kwan
(East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
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Son, Chang-Gue
(East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
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Cho, Jung-Hyo
(East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
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Yoo, Hwa-Seung
(East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
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Seo, Kyoung-Suk
(Leadership & Counseling Center, Daejeon University)
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조종관
(대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
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손창규
(대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
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조정효
(대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
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유화승
(대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
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서경숙
(대전대학교 리더십카운슬링센터)
- Published : 2008.09.30
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study is to develop a program adapted to cancer patients with reality therapy and evaluate the efficacy for anxiety, depression and quality of life in cancer patients. Methods: We developed a group psychotherapy, the promotion of hope program (PHP) adapted reality therapy and evaluated if it is effective on improving anxiety, depression, and quality of life in cancer patients. Results: PHP decreased anxiety (9.54 vs. 5.62, p<0.01) and depression (8.84 vs. 5.84, p<0.01) of cancer patients, and improved quality of life (3.77 vs. 4.13, p<0.01). Qualitative analysis results also showed the same supportive results. Conclusions: PHP can be an effective program for cancer patients to explore inner world and improve their own self-confidence.