ReviewFrontiers in oncology2015
Existential well-being and meaning making in the context of primary brain tumor: conceptualization and implications for intervention.
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- Caregiver Burden and Neuro-Oncology Patient Function: Impacts on Relationship Quality.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Current and bereaved caregivers' experiences of participating in the adapted Telehealth Making Sense of Brain Tumour program in the context of high-grade glioma.Neuro-oncology practice · 2026Article
- The CARING intervention for neuro-oncology family caregivers: Primary outcomes from an abbreviated randomized controlled trial.Neuro-oncology practice · 2026Article
- The CARING intervention for neuro-oncology family caregivers: Randomized controlled trial feasibility, eSNAP/caregiver navigation engagement, and acceptability.Neuro-oncology practice · 2025Article
- Recreational Travel of Patients with Brain Tumor and Their Caregivers: Context, Preparation, and Impact.Journal of palliative medicine · 2025Article
- The Power of a Belief System: A Systematic Qualitative Synthesis of Spiritual Care for Patients with Brain Tumors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Impact of objective financial burden and subjective financial distress on spiritual well-being and quality of life among working-age cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Religiosity, Meaning-Making and the Fear of COVID-19 Affecting Well-Being Among Late Adolescents in Poland: A Moderated Mediation Model.Journal of religion and health · 2021Article
- Psychological Hardiness and Spirituality in Patients with Primary Brain Tumors: A Comparative Study.Journal of religion and health · 2021Article
- Rehabilitation of Adult Patients with Primary Brain Tumors: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2020Review
- Disease Acceptance and Eudemonic Well-Being Among Adults With Physical Disabilities: The Mediator Effect of Meaning in Life.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Article
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Abstract
When faced with a significant threat to life, people tend to reflect more intensely upon existential issues, such as the meaning and purpose of one's life. Brain tumor poses a serious threat to a person's life, functioning, and personhood. Although recognized as an important dimension of quality of life, existential well-being is not well understood and reflects an overlooked area of support for people with brain tumor. This perspective article reviews the historical underpinnings of the concept of existential well-being and integrates this discussion with theoretical perspectives and research on meaning making and psychological adjustment to primary brain tumor. We then provide an overview of psychosocial support interventions for people with brain tumor and describe the findings of a recently published psychotherapy trial targeting existential well-being. Overall, this article highlights the importance of assessing the existential support needs of people with primary brain tumor and their family members, and providing different avenues of support to facilitate the meaning-making process across the illness trajectory.
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