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Resilience In Cancer Patients, Lori A. Gardner
Resilience In Cancer Patients, Lori A. Gardner
Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects
The phenomenon of resilience has long been identified as a key talking point within the realm of overall mental health, but the concept’s specific meaning, qualities, and sources remain somewhat elusive. For those with chronic health conditions, resilience is often identified as essential to coping effectively with significant disruptions to daily activities. The purpose of this study was to better understand the concept of resilience and to determine themes that underlie resilience, specifically within a cancer patient population. This goal was addressed by using a qualitative approach to elicit commonalities among the experiences of cancer patients representing varying types and …
Implementation Of Screening And Outcome Measures At A Cancer Specific Mental Health Clinic, Hannah Katz
Implementation Of Screening And Outcome Measures At A Cancer Specific Mental Health Clinic, Hannah Katz
Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects
There is limited research examining the overall distress levels of cancer patients and caregivers longitudinally, as well as how to best implement distress surveys into a general community clinic. This study had two aims: (1) To implement surveys in a community-based clinic that serves cancer patients and their family members; and (2) To gain an understanding of the outcome of psychotherapy. The study included 15 participants—eight patients and seven student therapists—over a five-month period in the Center for Oncology Psychology clinic. Patients and therapists were matched in dyads. Surveys were provided to patients at three time points. Additionally, an outcome …