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ArticleAdvanced biomedical research2023

Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Group Psychoeducational Intervention in Reducing the Level of Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Mohammad Reza Sharbafchi, Azadeh Malekian, Zahra Ahmadzadeh, Samaneh Torkian, Alireza Baharizadeh, Elham Zarean

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Article in Advanced biomedical research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Efficacy of different non-pharmacological therapies on cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: a network meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  2. Effects of activity pacing-related interventions on cancer-related fatigue and classification of behavior change techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammad Reza SharbafchiDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Iranian Cancer Control Center (MACSA), Isfahan, Iran.
Azadeh MalekianClinical Research Development Center (CRDC), Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Independent Branch, Najafabad, Iran.
Zahra AhmadzadehCancer Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Samaneh TorkianDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza BaharizadehCollege of Skill and Entrepreneurship, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Elham ZareanCancer Research Center and Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences · IRIran University of Medical Sciences · IRIsfahan University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University of Najafabad · IRIslamic Azad University of Shahrekord · IR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: One of the most debilitating symptoms in breast cancer survivors is cancer-related fatigue (CRF). CRF weakens patients' physical, cognitive, and occupational functions. It is associated with poorer quality of life and may reduce recurrence-free and overall survival. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a group psychoeducational intervention in improving CRF in breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: Fifty breast cancer patients who suffered from CRF were randomly assigned to receive a group psychoeducational intervention or control group. This study was designed as an eight weeks clinical trial. The psychoeducational intervention mainly consisted of concentrative movement therapy and energy conservation strategies. Primary outcome measures were the changes in the Fatigue Visual Analogue scale, Cancer Fatigue scale, and Piper Fatigue scale at the study endpoint. Measure assessments were made on four occasions: at baseline, after the intervention, one week, and four weeks post intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS26. Results: The intervention improved CRF significantly ( Conclusions: The group psychoeducational intervention improved CRF significantly. All the sensory, behavioral, physical, affective, and cognitive subscales improved. Accessible and confirmatory treatment can help patients to cope with fatigue in communities.

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Breast cancerenergy resources conservationfatiguegroup psychotherapymovement

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PMID37564460
PMCPMC10410410
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