The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
권호 표지

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

  • Cho, Chong-Kwan (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Son, Chang-Gue (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Jung-Hyo (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Medical Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Seo, Kyoung-Suk (Leadership & Counseling Center, Daejeon University)
  • 조종관 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 손창규 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 조정효 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 서경숙 (대전대학교 리더십카운슬링센터)
  • Published : 2008.09.30
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

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.

Keywords