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The development, implementation and evaluation of the meaning-centered group psychotherapy 'Living Meaningfully with Cancer' in the Netherlands

Completed
Conditions
psychologische stress bij kankerpatiënten
psychological distress regarding meaning-making in cancer patients
Registration Number
NL-OMON39101
Lead Sponsor
Vrije Universiteit
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria

received treatment with curative intent for cancer less then 5 years ago
18 years or older
need for help with psychosocial problems(e.g. anxiety, meaning-making, life questions, depressive symptoms, coping)

Exclusion Criteria

(severe) coginitive disorders
receiving psychological treatment
no mastery of dutch language

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Primary outcome:meaning-making<br /><br>-The Dutch Personal Meaning Profile (39 items) has 5 scales: religion,<br /><br>dedication to life, fairness of life, goal-orientedness, relationships(*>.80;<br /><br>sufficient validity) (86).<br /><br>-The Dutch Post Traumatic Growth Scale (21 items) has 5 scales: relationships,<br /><br>viewing new possibilities, personal strength, spirituality, appreciation of<br /><br>life (*>.80; sufficient validity) (87).<br /><br>-The Dutch Ryff's conceptual wellbeing scale (52 items) has 6 scales: autonomy,<br /><br>environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relationships, purpose in<br /><br>life, self-acceptance (*>.80; sufficient validity)(88). </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
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