Analysis of the results of the program of cognitive psychotherapy to patients with cancer

Abstract

The dynamics of clinical and psychological indicators in patients with primary diagnosed oncological diseases, which was carried out a program of medical and psychological rehabilitation, including a short course of group and individual cognitive psychotherapy, at the stage of basic treatment after surgery. The result was significant compared to the control group changes: reduction of indicators of situational anxiety and depression, improvement of somatic well-being and quality of life (emotional and social functioning), reduction of fatigue, pain and improved appetite. Patients who underwent a program of psychotherapy, subjectively noted better tolerability of physical discomfort associated with the ongoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Keywords

• psychooncology
• oncopsychology
• psychotherapy in cancer
• psychological rehabilitation in oncology
• quality of life
• psychological help