Somaye Gravandi; Kazem Gram; Akram Mazloomi; Elham Mazloomi
Volume 3, Issue 12 , December 2015, , Pages 7-23
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy group cognitive - behavioral on enhancing life expectancy and Reduction of depression in in women with breast cancer referred to a hospital in Kermanshah. Methods: To this end women who suffering from breast cancer were selected 24 admitted ...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy group cognitive - behavioral on enhancing life expectancy and Reduction of depression in in women with breast cancer referred to a hospital in Kermanshah. Methods: To this end women who suffering from breast cancer were selected 24 admitted to hospital of Imam Reza in Kermanshah, the by available sampling method, after clinical interview And were replaced two groups: 12 patients were randomly assigned to control and test Then all 24 patients were tested by The research tools such as the Beck Depression Scale - Life expectancy Miller. The experimental group participated in 12 sessions in the interventions group cognitive – behavioral Where as the control group did not receive no treatment The re-test was administered for all 24 subjects after collecting the questionnaires, obtained data were analyzed using analysis of covariance and SPSS software. Results: Findings showed that behavioral treatment - Cognitive style clusters at the level meaningful (p≤0/01) was effective in reducing depression in women with breast cancer. F=69/ 90 Also, in the level of meaningful (p ≤ 0/01) increased the life expectancy in patients has been F=71/32. Conclusion: These results suggest that the effectiveness of the cognitive group therapy is effective in reducing depression and increasing the life expectancy of women with breast cancer.