A Clinical Case Study of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Young Adult Cancer Patients’ Psychological Distress: Focusing on Positive Emotions

IF 0.8 4区心理学 Q4 PSYCHIATRY

Clinical Case Studies Pub Date : 2023-03-13 DOI:10.1177/15346501231161776

Anao Zhang, Adam S. Froerer

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Abstract

Psychological distress is highly prevalent among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, an age-defined population (15–39) disproportionately impacted by their cancer diagnosis. Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based and evidence-supported approach for youth with medical conditions. The use of SFBT in young cancer patients, however, has been rarely described. Building on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, this study describes how SFBT clinicians intentionally foster positive emotions, especially hope, in an AYA cancer patient to foster therapeutic change. We found improvements in the patient’s psychological distress as well as growth in levels of hope both in the immediate post-intervention assessment and in the 2-week follow-up. The findings of the study suggested that SFBT is a promising approach to the unique challenges confronting AYAs with cancer. It was not feasible for this case study to match the sex and racial identities for a therapist with the client’s preference, which is considered a main limitation of this study.

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以解决方案为中心的简短治疗青年癌症患者心理困扰的临床案例研究:以积极情绪为重点

心理困扰在青少年和年轻人（AYA）癌症患者中非常普遍，这一年龄段人群（15-39）受到癌症诊断的影响尤为严重。以解决方案为中心的短暂治疗（SFBT）是一种基于力量和证据支持的方法，适用于有疾病的年轻人。然而，SFBT在年轻癌症患者中的应用很少被描述。本研究以积极情绪的广义和广义理论为基础，描述了SFBT临床医生如何在一名AYA癌症患者中有意培养积极情绪，尤其是希望，以促进治疗变化。我们发现，在干预后的即时评估和两周的随访中，患者的心理困扰有所改善，希望水平也有所提高。研究结果表明，SFBT是应对癌症AYA面临的独特挑战的一种很有前途的方法。本案例研究不可能将治疗师的性别和种族身份与客户的偏好相匹配，这被认为是本研究的主要局限性。

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Clinical Case Studies Multiple-

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1.80

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期刊介绍： Clinical Case Studies seeks manuscripts that articulate various theoretical frameworks. All manuscripts will require an abstract and must adhere to the following format: (1) Theoretical and Research Basis, (2) Case Introduction, (3) Presenting Complaints, (4) History, (5) Assessment, (6) Case Conceptualization (this is where the clinician"s thinking and treatment selection come to the forefront), (7) Course of Treatment and Assessment of Progress, (8) Complicating Factors (including medical management), (9) Managed Care Considerations (if any), (10) Follow-up (how and how long), (11) Treatment Implications of the Case, (12) Recommendations to Clinicians and Students, and References.