Adjustment to life with metastatic cancer through psychodrama group therapy: A qualitative study in Turkey.

Purpose: This study describes the experiences of patients with metastatic cancer participating in psychodrama group therapy. Design and Methods: This study was carried out at the cancer hospital of the university, Turkey. The sample consisted of patients with metastatic cancer who participated in 16 weekly psychodrama sessions of 3 h each. The study was analyzed using the NVivo 11 software, the sessions which summarize and code the interviews. Findings: Five main themes were identified: Anxiety of death, coping strategies, psychological resilience, relieving suffering, and the meaning of life. Practice Implications: Psychodrama can be used in patients diagnosed with metastatic and other types of cancer to cope with their psychosocial difficulties. Psychiatric nurses can play a leading role in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]