Psychodynamic psychotherapy in serious physical illness: A systematic literature review of approaches and techniques for the treatment of existential distress and …

R Philipp, C Walbaum, S Vehling - Death Studies, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Individuals with life-limiting physical illness experience lower mental health due to
existential distress (eg, demoralization, death anxiety) and mental disorders (eg, depression …

Mental health care in oncology. Contemporary perspective on the psychosocial burden of cancer and evidence-based interventions

R Caruso, W Breitbart - Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 2020 - cambridge.org
With cancer incidence increasing over time worldwide, attention to the burden of psychiatric
and psychosocial consequences of the disease is now mandatory for both cancer and …

Nursing, psychotherapy and advanced cancer: a scoping review

A Malakian, S Mohammed, R Fazelzad, R Ajaj… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose Many individuals with advanced cancer have unmet psychological needs and often
lack access to supportive care. Psychotherapy for adults with advanced cancer is a …

Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers: A pilot trial among caregivers of patients with glioblastoma multiforme

AJ Applebaum, RE Baser, KE Roberts… - Translational …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Caregivers of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) are at significant risk for
existential distress. Such distress negatively impacts caregivers' quality of life and capacity …

The relationship between demoralization and depressive symptoms among patients from the general hospital: Network and exploratory graph analysis

MB Murri, R Caruso, H Ounalli, L Zerbinati… - Journal of affective …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Depression and demoralization are highly prevalent among individuals with
physical illnesses but their relationship is still unclear. Objective To examine the relationship …

Why is M eaning‐C entered G roup P sychotherapy (MCGP) effective? Enhanced sense of meaning as the mechanism of change for advanced cancer patients

B Rosenfeld, H Cham, H Pessin… - Psycho‐Oncology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Objectives Meaning‐Centered Group Psychotherapy (MCGP) has been
demonstrated to be an effective method for improving advanced cancer patients' quality of …

Spiritual well-being, depression, and quality of life among Latina breast cancer survivors

O Garduño-Ortega, J Morales-Cruz… - Journal of religion and …, 2021 - Springer
This study explores the relationship between spiritual well-being (SWB)(meaning/peace &
faith), depression, and quality of life (QOL). Cancer survivors often use their spirituality as a …

Meaning‐centered pain coping skills training for patients with metastatic cancer: results of a randomized controlled pilot trial

JG Winger, SA Kelleher, K Ramos, DK Check… - Psycho …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective For patients with advanced cancer, pain is a common and debilitating symptom
that can negatively impact physical, emotional, and spiritual well‐being. This trial examined …

Relationship of demoralization with anxiety, depression, and quality of life: AS outhern E uropean study of I talian and P ortuguese cancer patients

MG Nanni, R Caruso, L Travado, C Ventura… - Psycho …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Demoralization syndrome is a significant condition that has not been greatly
studied in Southern European countries. Aims To extend the knowledge of demoralization in …

Meaning of work and personal protective factors among palliative care professionals

B Moreno-Milan, A Cano-Vindel… - … & supportive care, 2019 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveHealthcare professionals who work in palliative care units face stressful life events
on a daily basis, most notably death. For this reason, these professionals must be equipped …