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P0376 - Improving the quality of life in patients with malignant tumors using cognitive psychotherapy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

D. Vasile
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
O. Vasiliu
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
M. Vasile
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
M. Terpan
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
R. Brisculescu
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract

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Background:

One of the main goals of psychotherapy should be increasing the patient's quality of life. This purpose is of extreme importance in patients diagnosed with cancer that have to fight with anxiety, depression, social and occupational adjustment difficulties.

Methods:

We included in a 3 months weekly sessions program of cognitive psychotherapy a number of 12 patients, 8 female and 4 male, mean age 52.4, diagnosed with malignant tumors (lung cancer 2 cases, ovarian cancer 2 cases and stomach cancer one case). The assessment included Cancer Coping Questionnaire (CCQ)- 21 items version, Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A), Beck Depression Inventory-21 items (BDI), Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) and the dysfunctional beliefs monitoring throughout all the 3 months of this trial. Therapy focused on working with “realistic” negative automatic thoughts, attention switch on resources instead of loses, stimulating emotional expression of frustration, anger or blaming, involving in planning activities and isolation prevention. Inclusion criteria: CCQ baseline value under 42, either anxiety or depressive symptoms, or both, that interfere with daily functioning (HAM-A score over 20, BDI over 15, GAF under 75).

Results:

All patients that reach the endpoint (two drop-outs recorded) improved their cognitive approach to cancer because their coping methods improved and dysfunctional beliefs decreased in frequency and strength. CCQ score improved with 34.5%, HAM-A decreased with 15+/-2.5%, BDI decreased with 18+/-1.5% and GAF increased with 10+/-1.1% at endpoint.

Conclusion:

Cognitive therapy is an usefull approach in oncologic patients, helping them to focus on resources, activity and relational support.

Type
Poster Session II: Cognitive Psychotherapy
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2008
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