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Medi-Cinema: A Pilot Study on Cinematherapy and Cancer as A New Psychological Approach on 30 Gynecological Oncological Patients.
Chieffo, Daniela Pia Rosaria; Lafuenti, Letizia; Mastrilli, Ludovica; De Paola, Rebecca; Vannuccini, Sofia; Morra, Marina; Salvi, Fulvia; Boskoski, Ivo; Salutari, Vanda; Ferrandina, Gabriella; Scambia, Giovanni.
  • Chieffo DPR; Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Lafuenti L; Medicine and Surgery Faculty, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Mastrilli L; Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • De Paola R; Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Women Wealth Area, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Vannuccini S; Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Morra M; Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Women Wealth Area, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Salvi F; Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Boskoski I; Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
  • Salutari V; Medicinema Italia Onlus, 20122 Milan, Italy.
  • Ferrandina G; Medicinema Italia Onlus, 20122 Milan, Italy.
  • Scambia G; Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Cancers (Basel) ; 14(13)2022 Jun 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1917301
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Several subjects affected by cancer experience a significant level of multidimensional disease. This longitudinal study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psycho-oncological support using Cinema as an emotional mediator and to promote perceived well-being by personalized psychological treatment.

METHODS:

Thirty women diagnosed with gynecological cancer watched 12 movies and participated in a psychotherapy group co-conducted by two psychotherapists. Patients completed nine questionnaires at T0 (baseline), T1 (3 months) and T2 (6 months).

RESULTS:

Patients observed significant improvements (CORE-OM p < 0.001) in psychological well-being. The results showed statistically significant differences, even in several other dimensions, such as Anxiety (STAY-Y1-2 p < 0.001), Empathy (BEES, p < 0.001), Coping (COPE p < 0.001), QoL (QLQ-C30, p 0.026), couple relationship (DAS, Satisfaction p 0.013; Cohesion p 0.004) and alexithymia (TAS-20, Difficulty Identifying Feeling p 0.002; Externally-Oriented Thinking p 0.003).

CONCLUSIONS:

The data show that cinema, as an innovative psychological approach, could be a valid instrument to support patients in oncological pathways as well as facilitating the process of recognizing themselves in other patients and communicating about their own feelings.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cancers14133067

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cancers14133067