Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on fatigue interference and health-related quality of life among patients with advanced lung cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Huiyuan Li, Xiaohuan Jin, Marques Shek Nam Ng, Ka Fai Mann, Nina Wang, Cho Lee Wong
Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on fatigue interference and health-related quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer. Methods: In a single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial, 40 patients with advanced lung cancer were randomized to either the intervention group, which received the four-session individual ACT in 4 weeks, or the control group, which received usual care. The outcomes were evaluated at baseline and one week postintervention. Results: = 0.003) were noted. Conclusions: This pilot trial supports the feasibility and acceptability of conducting ACT for patients with advanced lung cancer. The findings show the potential positive effects of ACT on health-related quality of life. Future studies with full-scale samples are recommended to evaluate the long-term effects of ACT on fatigue interference.