Evaluation of cognitive behavioral intervention on stress management in patients suffering from cancer-fatigue in radiotherapy

Abstract

This article presents the results for patterns of emotional regulation, perception and satisfaction with social support after a Cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention (IGSCC) in patients with oncologic fatigue, undergoing radiation therapy. A comparison was established between the control group (n = 35 without radiotherapy, IGSCC) and the experimental group (n = 35 radiotherapy, IGSCC) at the beginning and end of treatment, considering socio-demographic variables; the Anxiety, Depression and Stress Scale; the Perception and Satisfaction with Social Support Scale and the Emotion Thermometer. In the experimental group, after the IGSCC, there was a significant decrease (p< .001) in anxiety, depression and stress and an increase in the perception and satisfaction with social support. In the control group, there is a significant increase (p < .001) in emotional deregulation (anxiety, depression and stress) and dissatisfaction with social support. We highlight the effectiveness of IGSCC on emotional states, perception and satisfaction with social support in patients with oncologic fatigue undergoing radiation therapy.