Trial reportFrontiers in psychology2025
Feasibility of an ACT-based group intervention for Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain.
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Addressing Chronic Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review with Considerations for Utilization in Primary Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer survivors frequently experience chronic pain, which can impair daily functioning and overall quality of life. This single-arm feasibility study examined the acceptability and preliminary effects of a group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention among Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain. Methods: Twelve participants were enrolled (age range 45-62 years; Results: Participants reported that the intervention was understandable, accessible, and helpful in increasing awareness of the interaction between pain and emotion, as well as in strengthening confidence to manage illness-related distress. Participants also described greater psychological flexibility to live with pain while remaining engaged in personally meaningful activities. Reported barriers included logistical constraints (e.g. travel, scheduling), perceived intensity of weekly sessions, and the need for further cultural adaptation of language and examples. Pain intensity following the intervention was rated at 2.89/10 (SD = 1.27). Pre-intervention pain ratings were not collected; therefore, conclusions regarding change in pain severity over time are limited. Discussion: Nonetheless, the pattern of feedback and completion suggests that a brief, psychologist-led ACT group is both feasible and acceptable in this population. Overall, these findings support the viability of ACT as a culturally adaptable psychosocial approach for Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain. Refinements to delivery format and contextual tailoring are recommended, and a randomized controlled trial is warranted to evaluate longitudinal clinical outcomes. Clinical trial registration: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?ACTRN=12624000542594p, identifier ACTRN12624000542594p.
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