The Effects of Logotherapy on Meaning of Life of Early Adolescents with Cancer
Asian Oncology Nursing
;
: 49-57, 2013.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-172133
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the effects of a logotherapy program entitled 'Finding treasures in my mind' for early adolescents with cancer.METHODS:
A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design was conducted with a convenience sample of 22 early adolescents with cancer. The experimental group (n=12) participated in the 'Finding treasures in my mind' program which consisted of five-day sessions for one week. The control group (n=10) received the usual nursing care. The effects were measured using meaning of life (MOL) for early adolescents. The collected data were analyzed using Fisher's exact test, t-test, and content analysis.RESULTS:
There was a significant difference in MOL for early adolescents (t=3.20, p=.005) between the experimental and control groups. The main results of content analysis were having goals and hope, recovering health, returning to school life, and loving relationships with family.CONCLUSION:
Logotherapy is effective in improving the meaning of life of early adolescents with cancer. This education program based on logotherapy can be used as an important nursing intervention in a cancer nursing care setting.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Psychotherapy
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Quality of Life
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Love
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Nursing Care
Limits:
Adolescent
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Asian Oncology Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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