Open AccessThe effect of positive psychotherapy on the meaning of life in patients with cancer: A randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Batool Saeedi,
Zohreh Khoshnood,
Mahlagha Dehghan,
Farokh Abazari,
Ali Saeedi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_171_18
Subject(s) - meaning (existential) , medicine , intervention (counseling) , randomized controlled trial , psychological intervention , empowerment , meaning of life , psychotherapist , cancer , clinical psychology , psychology , nursing , surgery , political science , law
Cancer, as a social phenomenon, disrupts the daily functions and social activities of a person and changes his ability to perform roles and responsibilities and reach the meaning of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of positive psychotherapy on understanding the meaning of life in patients with cancer.