Trial reportJournal of pain and symptom management2018
Themes Addressed by Couples With Advanced Cancer During a Communication Skills Training Intervention.
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- Importance of Communication Skills Training and Meaning Centered Psychotherapy Concepts among Patients and Caregivers Coping with Advanced Cancer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Couple-Based Communication Interventions for Cancer Patient-Spousal Caregiver Dyads' Psychosocial Adaptation to Cancer: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Cultural adaptation of meaning-centered psychotherapy for latino families: a protocol.BMJ open · 2022Article
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Abstract
contextCouple-based communication interventions have beneficial effects for patients with cancer and their partners. However, few studies have targeted patients with advanced stages of disease, and little is known about how best to assist couples in discussing issues related to life-limiting illness.
objectivesThe purpose of the present study was to identify themes addressed by couples during a Couples Communication Skills Training intervention and the frequency with which they discussed issues related to end of life.
methodsContent analyses were conducted on recordings of 72 sessions from 12 couples facing advanced gastrointestinal cancer. Coding was based on six themes identified a priori from the framework for understanding what patients and family value at end of life. The percent of couples addressing each theme was calculated to gauge level of importance and acceptability of these topics.
resultsThe majority of couples addressed topics previously identified as salient at end of life, including clear decision making, affirmation of the whole person, pain and symptom management, contributing to others, and preparation for death. In addition, novel aspects to these themes emerged in the context of couples' conversations, illustrating the importance of the couple relationship in adjusting to life with a life-limiting illness and anticipating the transition to end of life.
conclusionFindings suggest that couples likely would be receptive to an intervention that combines training in communication skills with guidance in focusing on issues related to life completion to assist with transitions at end of life. Such interventions might enhance both individuals' abilities to cope with illness-related symptoms and demands, enjoy the time they have together, and derive meaning from the experience.
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