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29.01.2018 | Psycho-Oncology and Supportive Care (E Shinn and C Fagundes, Section Editors)

Improving Breast Cancer Survivors’ Psychological Outcomes and Quality of Life: Alternatives to Traditional Psychotherapy

verfasst von: Angie S. LeRoy, Allison Shields, Michelle A. Chen, Ryan L. Brown, Christopher P. Fagundes

Erschienen in: Current Breast Cancer Reports | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Breast cancer survivors (BCS) often experience psychological problems and lowered quality of life (QOL). While helpful, psychotherapy is often costly and inaccessible. This review aims to provide practitioners with the latest information on empirically tested interventions among BCS that may be used in lieu of, or in addition to, traditional psychotherapy.

Recent Findings

Recent developments in cancer-related psychological interventions include a focus on facilitating emotional disclosure (e.g., expressive writing), enhancing close relationships (e.g., couples-based interventions), and increasing feasibility and accessibility via online and computer-based intervention programs. These alternatives to psychotherapy offer a number of benefits including cost-effectiveness, personalized adaptability, and ease of implementation.

Summary

Utilizing these interventions as alternatives or supplements to traditional psychotherapy may offer BCS an opportunity to increase their QOL, improve psychosocial outcomes, and find meaning in their cancer experience. Choosing the appropriate intervention requires understanding the unique circumstances for each survivor and their family.

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Titel: Improving Breast Cancer Survivors’ Psychological Outcomes and Quality of Life: Alternatives to Traditional Psychotherapy
verfasst von: Angie S. LeRoy
Allison Shields
Michelle A. Chen
Ryan L. Brown
Christopher P. Fagundes
Publikationsdatum: 29.01.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Breast Cancer Reports / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1943-4588
Elektronische ISSN: 1943-4596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-018-0266-y

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