Comparative study of the effectiveness of mixed method (Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy) and Reality Therapy on the Hope of Breast cancer Patients

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 10, Issue 8

Abstract

Back ground: Today Cancer is among the most important global health problems. As Cancer has awful effects on Psychological aspects of patients surviving him on one hand and returning her to healthy life style on the other hand is paramount goal. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Rational-Emotive-Behavioral therapy on the Hope of Patients with Second Stage /Invasive ductal breast carcinoma in Tehran. Material and method:This survey was quasi-experimental thereby 60 Breast cancer patients referring to cancer research center of Shohadaye Tajrish hospital were selected based on their score (?24 Snyder Adult Hope Scale as pre test) . They were divided randomly in 2 experimental and a control group. (20 patients per each).Mixed method of Rational – Emotive- Behavior Therapy and Reality Therapy (mixed) and reality therapy were applied individually as counseling method. Each session lasted between 30 to 45 minutes for 8 sessions. After interventions, Snyder AHS as post test were applied for each group. Results:The meaningful differences of scores before and after intervention revealed us that these techniques have been efficient and effective in increasing hope among breast cancer patients.(P<0.001 ,Eta=0.38) however No meaningful differences were demonstrated between these two approaches. Conclusion: It is suggested to apply mixed method and also RT to increase Hope in breast cancer patients and also to preserve fertility before cancer treatment.

Authors and Affiliations

Pegah Ebadi| Midwifery counselor ;MA.BSc. Address:Counseling clinic,IVF Division,Bahman Hospital,Iran zamin Street, Tehran,Iran, Maryam Javaherian| Phd student in health psychology. Young Researchers and Elite club, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Parastoo Hajian| MD,Radiation Oncologist ,Cancer Research Center ,Shohadae Tajrish Hospital ,Department of Radiation Oncology ,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences., Hamidreza Mirzaei *| MD,Associate Professor ,Cancer Research Center ,Shohadae Tajrish Hospital ,Department of Radiation Oncology ,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences . email: mirzaei65@yahoo.com

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Pegah Ebadi, Maryam Javaherian, Parastoo Hajian, Hamidreza Mirzaei * (2016). Comparative study of the effectiveness of mixed method (Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy) and Reality Therapy on the Hope of Breast cancer Patients. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 10(8), 1017-1021. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-7377