Group psychotherapy in patients diagnosed with breast cancer
Keywords:
breast cancer; group psychotherapy; anxiety; depressionAbstract
Introduction: Group psychotherapy, in the oncological context, facilitates the exchange of experiences, the teaching of coping skills, communication, and problem-solving related to cancer, essential tools to promote patient therapeutic adherence and a better quality of life through emotional support. The objective of this work is to assess the efficacy of group psychotherapy for patients diagnosed with breast cancer at the Maria Curie Provincial Oncology Teaching Hospital in Camaguey.
Method: The research was conducted using a mixed paradigm, selecting an inclusive multiple case study design of an exploratory type, covering the period from February 2024 to October 2025. The instruments used included a structured interview, the pathological anxiety scale (EAP), and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The sample consisted of 5 patients aged between 20 and 40 years. The data were processed using SPSS-21.
Results: The effectiveness of group psychotherapy in patients diagnosed with breast cancer was confirmed.
Discussion: After completing the group psychotherapy sessions, it was confirmed that the implementation of this intervention reduced levels of anxiety and depression among the patients who participated in the study, thus facilitating emotional control, appropriate therapeutic adherence, and disease stability. This is the consensus of authors consulted at both the global and national levels.
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