Effects of a positive emotion-based adjuvant psychological therapy in colorectal cancer patients

Author

Cardoso Louro, André

Director

Blasco, Tomás

Fernández Castro, Jordi

Date of defense

2015-10-23

ISBN

9788449055324

Pages

157 p.



Department/Institute

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicologia Bàsica, Evolutiva i de l'Educació

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a Psychological Intervention based on the positive psychology and the cognitive behavioral therapy in relieving “psychological problems” at the time of adjuvant chemotherapy treatment (Folfox Protocol) in patients with colorectal cancer. This Psychological Intervention is structured and designed to enhance positive emotions in these patients and will be called “Enhancing Positive Emotions Procedure” (EPEP). The design of this study was of two groups with pre-post-test and follow-up comparisons. All participants were recruited between October of 2012 and February of 2014. 52 subjects diagnosed with colorectal cancer were recruited at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Oporto, Portugal. Results of this research suggest that some features could be modified by the EPEP procedure, whereas some others would remain unchanged. Some dimensions of quality of life, as well as anxiety and positive emotions could be slightly improved by the EPEP Thus, coping skills and depression would not be affected by the EPEP. Thus, it can be stated, with caution, that EPEP should be useful to improve well-being in CRC patients receiving chemotherapy.

Keywords

Psicooncologia; Psicologia de la salut; Psicologia

Subjects

159.9 - Psychology

Knowledge Area

Ciències de la Salut

Documents

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