Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study
ObjectiveMeaninglessness poses a significant psychological challenge for cancer patients, negatively affecting their quality of life and increasing the risk of suicide. Meaning-Centered Group Therapy (MCGP) is an intervention designed specifically to enhance the meaning of life of cancer patients. E...
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| author | Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan |
| author_facet | Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan |
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| description | ObjectiveMeaninglessness poses a significant psychological challenge for cancer patients, negatively affecting their quality of life and increasing the risk of suicide. Meaning-Centered Group Therapy (MCGP) is an intervention designed specifically to enhance the meaning of life of cancer patients. Extensive research has documented its effectiveness across various cultures and populations. However, limited research has been conducted on the subjective experiences and perspectives of participants engaged in MCGP. Thus, the purpose of this study was to employ a qualitative design to explore the experiences and viewpoints of Chinese cancer patients who have undergone MCGP.MethodsWithin a two-week timeframe following the conclusion of MCGP, semi-structured interviews were administered to twenty-one participants who had engaged in the therapy. The interview data were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis.ResultsFour main themes were identified: (a) Self-perceived personal change, (b) Overall experience of group therapy, (c) Barriers to participation of MCGP, and (d) Suggestions for future interventions.ConclusionDespite the barriers to participation in the MCGP process, the overall experience for Chinese cancer patients undergoing active treatment is valuable and positive, providing multiple benefits. Future studies could explore the adaptation of MCGP to a broader range of cancer populations and diverse study populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0d4c6a31d42344908781ef973d39ebbf2023-10-06T06:52:28ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402023-10-011410.3389/fpsyt.2023.12642571264257Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative studyShuman Wang0Shuman Wang1Shuman Wang2Mimi Zheng3Mimi Zheng4Mimi Zheng5Yu Zhu6Yu Zhu7Yu Zhu8Lijuan Zhang9Lijuan Zhang10Lijuan Zhang11Xiaoru Li12Xiaoru Li13Xiaoru Li14Hongwei Wan15Hongwei Wan16Hongwei Wan17Department of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Engineering Research Center of Proton and Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy, Shanghai Proton Heavy Ion Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaObjectiveMeaninglessness poses a significant psychological challenge for cancer patients, negatively affecting their quality of life and increasing the risk of suicide. Meaning-Centered Group Therapy (MCGP) is an intervention designed specifically to enhance the meaning of life of cancer patients. Extensive research has documented its effectiveness across various cultures and populations. However, limited research has been conducted on the subjective experiences and perspectives of participants engaged in MCGP. Thus, the purpose of this study was to employ a qualitative design to explore the experiences and viewpoints of Chinese cancer patients who have undergone MCGP.MethodsWithin a two-week timeframe following the conclusion of MCGP, semi-structured interviews were administered to twenty-one participants who had engaged in the therapy. The interview data were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis.ResultsFour main themes were identified: (a) Self-perceived personal change, (b) Overall experience of group therapy, (c) Barriers to participation of MCGP, and (d) Suggestions for future interventions.ConclusionDespite the barriers to participation in the MCGP process, the overall experience for Chinese cancer patients undergoing active treatment is valuable and positive, providing multiple benefits. Future studies could explore the adaptation of MCGP to a broader range of cancer populations and diverse study populations.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1264257/fullcancermeaning-centered group psychotherapymeaning of lifethematic analysisqualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Shuman Wang Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Mimi Zheng Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Yu Zhu Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Lijuan Zhang Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Xiaoru Li Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan Hongwei Wan Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study Frontiers in Psychiatry cancer meaning-centered group psychotherapy meaning of life thematic analysis qualitative research |
| title | Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study |
| title_full | Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study |
| title_short | Exploring the experience of meaning-centered group psychotherapy among Chinese cancer patients during active treatment: a descriptive qualitative study |
| title_sort | exploring the experience of meaning centered group psychotherapy among chinese cancer patients during active treatment a descriptive qualitative study |
| topic | cancer meaning-centered group psychotherapy meaning of life thematic analysis qualitative research |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1264257/full |
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