Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial☆

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

Behavior Therapy Pub Date : 2024-04-10 DOI:10.1016/j.beth.2024.03.005

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Abstract

Meaning-centered psychotherapy (MCP) has been found to be effective in improving meaning in life and increasing fulfillment in participants with cancer. However, to date, no previous studies have compared MCP with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The aim of this study was to analyze the differential efficacy of MCP, compared to CBT, in participants with cancer. The study is a randomized controlled trial with 76 participants, n = 41 (MCP) and n = 35 (CBT). At posttreatment, the MCP intervention for cancer survivors was more effective than CBT in increasing the presence of meaning in life, purpose and meaning in life, and life goals. Moreover, our results showed that, at posttreatment and the 6-month follow-up, MCP and CBT were similarly effective in improving depression and developing posttraumatic growth. This study suggests that MCP could be more effective than CBT in improving meaning in life, purpose, and life goals, and equally effective as CBT in improving depression and posttraumatic growth, in cancer survivors.

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针对癌症幸存者的意义中心心理疗法与认知行为疗法：随机对照试验

研究发现，以意义为中心的心理疗法（MCP）能有效改善癌症患者的生活意义并提高其成就感。然而，迄今为止，还没有研究将 MCP 与认知行为疗法（CBT）等循证疗法进行过比较。本研究旨在分析 MCP 与 CBT 相比对癌症患者的不同疗效。该研究是一项随机对照试验，共有 76 名参与者，其中 n = 41（MCP）和 n = 35（CBT）。在治疗后，针对癌症幸存者的 MCP 干预在增加生命意义的存在、生命目的和意义以及生命目标方面比 CBT 更有效。此外，我们的研究结果表明，在治疗后和 6 个月的随访中，MCP 和 CBT 在改善抑郁和发展创伤后成长方面的效果相似。这项研究表明，在改善癌症幸存者的人生意义、人生目的和人生目标方面，MCP 比 CBT 更有效，而在改善抑郁和创伤后成长方面，MCP 和 CBT 同样有效。

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Behavior Therapy Multiple-

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7.40

自引率

2.70%

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113

审稿时长

121 days

期刊介绍： Behavior Therapy is a quarterly international journal devoted to the application of the behavioral and cognitive sciences to the conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of psychopathology and related clinical problems. It is intended for mental health professionals and students from all related disciplines who wish to remain current in these areas and provides a vehicle for scientist-practitioners and clinical scientists to report the results of their original empirical research. Although the major emphasis is placed upon empirical research, methodological and theoretical papers as well as evaluative reviews of the literature will also be published. Controlled single-case designs and clinical replication series are welcome.