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Problem-solving therapy in palliative care

B C Wood1, L M Mynors-Wallis

  • 1Department of Radiotherapy, Royal Southants Hospital, Southampton, UK.

Palliative Medicine
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Problem-solving therapy is a feasible and acceptable brief psychological treatment for depression and anxiety in palliative care patients. Further research is warranted to confirm its efficacy in managing emotional disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Depression and anxiety are prevalent emotional syndromes in palliative care settings.
  • Effective management of these emotional disorders is crucial for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of problem-solving therapy (PST) for depression and anxiety in palliative care patients.
  • To identify challenges and inform future research on psychological interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study design.
  • Inclusion of patients receiving palliative care.
  • Application of a brief psychological intervention (problem-solving therapy).

Main Results:

  • The study demonstrated encouraging feasibility and high acceptability of PST among palliative care patients.
  • Initial results suggest potential for this intervention in managing emotional distress.

Conclusions:

  • Problem-solving therapy presents a viable option for addressing depression and anxiety in palliative care.
  • The findings support further investigation into the efficacy of PST for emotional disorders in this population.

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