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[Beneficial outcomes of an interdisciplinary psychoeducative group intervention for patients with malignant gliomas
Annemarie U Schratter-Sehn1, Christine Schipke, Claudia Steffal
1Institut für Radioonkologie, Sozialmedizinisches Zentrum Süd-Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Spital, Wien, Österreich. annemarie.schratter@wienkav.at
Background:
To assess the impact of psychoeducative group interventions on patients with high-grade glioma (glioblastoma, mixed glioma, and astrocytoma) and their relatives.
Methods:
A total of one hundred and four patients and relatives underwent group interventions between September 2007 and May 2010 and were coached by a psychologist and a physician in the context of an interdisciplinary meeting. Questionnaires were distributed after every meeting.
Results:
In general, group interventions were experienced as helpful to discuss psychic aspects, new life circumstances, and medical questions.
Conclusions:
Psychoeducative group interventions represent an important support for brain tumor patients and their relatives for discussing anxiety, concerns, and needs and thus improve their quality of life.
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