Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in cancer patients - Systematic Review of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Cancer Patients and Families

The aim of this paper is to analyze the empirical evidence on ACT in the psychological treatment of cancer patients. Eight articles have been selected for the review, of which we were interested in those of experimental or quasi-experimental type in adult patients diagnosed with cancer and their relatives. The results, although heterogeneous, suggest medium- to long-term improvements after ACT intervention in the symptomatology of anxiety, depression, acceptance, quality of life, stress and psychological flexibility. In addition, ACT has been found to be more effective compared to other psychological therapies. Thus, despite the limitations found in this study, promising results have been obtained for future reviews and/or meta-analyses.

About the author

Depuis 2017, je travaille dans le domaine de la psychologie de la santé et de la neuropsychologie, auprès d'adultes, de personnes âgées, d'adolescents et d'enfants. Je travaille avec tous types de pathologies, mais ma spécialité est centrée sur les troubles anxieux, les troubles de l'humeur, les Hautes Capacités et le syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette.

Product details

• Authors: Alba María García Rasero, Jose Antonio Tamayo
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.10.2023
• EAN: 9786206610854
• ISBN: 9786206610854
• No. of pages: 52
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works