Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy, may also benefit cancer survivors by boosting their mental well-being and quality of life, according to research on Wednesday.
Researchers from the
University of Michigan in the US found that CBT, regardless of the type of
cancer, was associated with modest improvements in overall quality of life and
mental health.
The study, reported in
the journal Cancer Medicine, showed that younger patients saw more noticeable
benefits from CBT, indicating that age may have an impact on the therapy's efficacy.
"In addition to
confirming the general benefit of CBT for individuals with cancer, this study
revealed important nuances of how CBT can be most effective and for which
populations. This has major clinical implications for supportive oncology
providers," said Anao Zhang, from the University of Michigan.
Significant findings
about the effects of CBT on people with cancer, either past or present, have
been obtained from a thorough analysis of 132 clinical trials that compared CBT
with various control groups, such as standard therapy, waitlist controls, and
active or alternative therapies.
They found that the mode
of delivery had a major impact on the results, with in-person CBT sessions
working better than those conducted virtually using web-based video
conferencing services.
The finding emphasises
the value of individualised treatment plans in supportive oncology, where CBT
can be administered in a way that best suits each patient's needs to optimise
outcomes.
The results of the study
have important clinical ramifications, especially for supportive oncology
professionals who are essential to the psychological well-being of cancer
patients. The study not only confirms the broad advantages of CBT in this
population but also reveals important details about how successful therapy is
in other subgroups.
To ensure that patients receive the best assistance possible, the study emphasises the necessity for oncology clinicians to take into account several criteria when establishing treatment programs, including patient age and the form of CBT delivery.
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