Psychological Challenges in Cancer Patients and the Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Metin Çınaroğlu, Esra Noyan Ahlatcıoğlu, Judith B. Prins, Nan Ma
2023International Journal of Social and Psychological Aspects of Healthcare25 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF
Abstract
This review examines the integration of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into cancer treatment and highlights its critical role in managing patients’ psychological challenges. By focusing on the effectiveness of CBT in improving mental health outcomes, the article explores how CBT can enhance coping strategies, quality of life, and adherence to treatment protocols for cancer patients. It discusses the flexibility of CBT, which can be delivered in individual, group, or digital formats, allowing
Topics & Concepts
Cognitive behavioral therapyMental healthCognitionPsychotherapistCancerFlexibility (engineering)Coping (psychology)Clinical psychologyCognitive therapyPsychological therapyPsychologyCognitive behaviour therapyMedicineQuality of life (healthcare)Integrative psychotherapyAcceptance and commitment therapyPsychological interventionCancer treatmentMEDLINECognitive reframingCognitive restructuringPsychiatryQuality (philosophy)Behavioral medicineCancer-related cognitive impairment studiesCancer survivorship and careChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life