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Patients’ experiences of life review therapy combined with memory specificity training (LRT-MST) targeting cancer patients in palliative care
- Source :
- Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(9), 3311-3319. Springer Verlag, Kleijn, G, van Uden-Kraan, C F, Bohlmeijer, E T, Becker-Commissaris, A, Pronk, M, Willemsen, V, Cuijpers, P & Verdonck-de Leeuw, I M 2019, ' Patients’ experiences of Life Review Therapy combined with Memory Specificity Training (LRT-MST) targeting cancer patients in palliative care. ', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 3311-3319 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4613-3, Kleijn, G, van Uden-Kraan, C F, Bohlmeijer, E T, Becker-Commissaris, A, Pronk, M, Willemsen, V, Cuijpers, P & Verdonck-de Leeuw, I M 2019, ' Patients’ experiences of life review therapy combined with memory specificity training (LRT-MST) targeting cancer patients in palliative care ', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 3311-3319 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4613-3, Supportive care in cancer, 27(9), 3311-3319. Springer
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: Life review therapy combined with memory specificity training (LRT-MST) is effective in cancer patients in palliative care, but the effect size is moderate. The aim of this qualitative study was to obtain more in-depth knowledge on motivation to start with LRT-MST, experiences with LRT-MST, and perceived outcomes of LRT-MST. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 cancer patients in palliative care who participated in a randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of LRT-MST. All interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed by means of thematic analysis independently by two coders and coded into key issues and themes. Results: Patients started LRT-MST for intrinsic (e.g., potential benefit for personal well-being) and extrinsic reasons (e.g., potential benefit for future patients). Patients indicated mainly positive experiences with the intervention. They appreciated sharing their memories and regaining memories with a specific focus on retrieving positive memories. Some disliked the fact that negative memories could not be addressed. Most patients perceived positive outcomes of the intervention belonging to the overarching themes “ego-integrity” and “psychological well-being” in the here and now, as well as in the nearby future (including end-of-life). Conclusions: LRT-MST is of added value as a psychological intervention in palliative care. This study provided in-depth insight into reasons to start the intervention, and the experiences and outcomes, which are important to further tailor LRT-MST and for development or improvement of other psychological interventions targeting cancer patients in palliative care.
- Subjects :
- Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Palliative care
Memory, Episodic
Psychological intervention
UT-Hybrid-D
Personal Satisfaction
Sensitivity and Specificity
law.invention
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Randomized controlled trial
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
law
Intervention (counseling)
Neoplasms
Qualitative research
medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
Aged
Cancer
Aged, 80 and over
Motivation
business.industry
Autobiographical memory
Nursing research
Life review therapy
Middle Aged
Oncology
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Family medicine
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
Quality of Life
Female
Thematic analysis
business
Life review
human activities
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09414355
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(9), 3311-3319. Springer Verlag, Kleijn, G, van Uden-Kraan, C F, Bohlmeijer, E T, Becker-Commissaris, A, Pronk, M, Willemsen, V, Cuijpers, P & Verdonck-de Leeuw, I M 2019, ' Patients’ experiences of Life Review Therapy combined with Memory Specificity Training (LRT-MST) targeting cancer patients in palliative care. ', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 3311-3319 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4613-3, Kleijn, G, van Uden-Kraan, C F, Bohlmeijer, E T, Becker-Commissaris, A, Pronk, M, Willemsen, V, Cuijpers, P & Verdonck-de Leeuw, I M 2019, ' Patients’ experiences of life review therapy combined with memory specificity training (LRT-MST) targeting cancer patients in palliative care ', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 3311-3319 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4613-3, Supportive care in cancer, 27(9), 3311-3319. Springer
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....2f17a017b997a1f81f26b048756396ba