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Trial reportAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2025

The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer with a Stoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hanie Dahmardeh, Mehdi Rezvaniamin, Alireza Salar

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Hanie DahmardehCommunity Nursing Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
Mehdi RezvaniaminCommunity Nursing Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.ORCID 0009-0008-3886-1478
Alireza SalarCommunity Nursing Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-3080-2816

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Abstract

backgroundPatients with gastrointestinal cancer (GIC) experience multiple psychological and physical complications during cancer treatment. A major psychological concern is the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which can negatively affect mental health and quality of life. Therefore, implementing effective interventions to manage FCR is essential.

objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy Program (ACBTP) in reducing FCR among patients with GIC with a stoma.

methodsIn this single-blinded randomized clinical trial, 40 patients with GIC and a stoma were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 20) and control (n = 20) groups. The intervention group received eight ACBTP sessions, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using the FCR-7 questionnaire before and one month after the intervention.

resultsThere were no statistically significant baseline differences between the two groups regarding gender, age, education, marital status, or stoma duration. Post-intervention, the intervention group had a significantly lower mean FCR score than the control group (p < 0.001).

conclusionThe ACBTP was effective in improving psychological adaptation and significantly reducing FCR in patients with GIC and a stoma. This approach could be considered as part of supportive care in cancer management.

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Acceptance and Commitment TherapyFearGastrointestinal NeoplasmsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalQuality of LifeSurgical StomasAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisSingle-Blind MethodAcceptance and Commitment TherapyFear of Cancer RecurrenceGastrointestinal cancerRandomized Clinical Trialstoma

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