Jiao, R., Jiang, W., & Hu, Y. (2016). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on postoperative psychosocial adaptation in breast cancer patients. Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing, 32(34), 2662-2665.
Objective: To investigate the effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on postoperative psychosocial adaptation in breast cancer patients.
Methods: 120 breast cancer patients were divided into two groups by random number table:58 cases in the observation group and 62 cases in the control group. They all received routine nursing care and the observation group also received acceptance and commitment therapy intervention, including acceptance, cognitive diffusion,being present, self as context, values and committed action. Psychological and Social Adaptation Questionnaire for Breast Cancer Patient (PSAQ-B) was used to investigate their psychosocial adaptation before and after the intervention.
Results: The intervention group was observed in patients with anxiety/depression, self-esteem and self-acceptance, attitude, sense of belonging, self-control and self-efficacy score was respectively (30.14 ± 5.08), (31.68 ± 5.77), (30.03 ± 5.35), (33.68 ± 5.56), (32.86 ± 5.63) points, the control group were (23.75 ± 3.68), (28.87±4.86), (26.12 ± 4.53), (29.18 ± 5.26), (29.06 ± 4.75) points, the difference between 2 groups was statistically significant (t = 6.016- 6.540, all P < 0.05).
Conclusions: Acceptance and commitment therapy can effectively improve the psychosocial adaptation status in breast cancer patients after surgery to help improve their quality of life.
Full text available: http://caod.oriprobe.com/articles/50529119/Effect_of_acceptance_and_commitment_therapy_on_postoperative_psychosoc.htm