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Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions on mental health and cognitive impairment for
Eman Abdeen Ali1, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr2,3, Amany Anwar Saeed Alabdullah4
1Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Background:
The mental and emotional health of persons diagnosed with cancer is frequently affected. The acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is one of the psychological interventions that has proven successful in easing these psychological symptoms and enhancing cancer patients' psychological well-being.
Methods:
A two-arm randomized controlled trial study was utilized, 30 eligible clients with colorectal cancer were chosen randomly and were given ACT therapy at a 1:1 ratio. ACT was delivered in six sessions for 3 weeks, followed by 3 months follow-up.
Results:
The table shows a statistically significant increase in the mean scores of the mental health and its flourishing level among the study group than those of the control group. Cognitive impairment was significantly decreased among the study group than for those in the control group.
Conclusion:
The ACT-based interventions may be a promising approach for improving mental health and cognitive function in cancer patients, particularly those with advanced disease.
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