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RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2020 Mar 02


Palliat Support Care

Enhancing meaning in the face of advanced cancer and pain: Qualitative evaluation of a meaning-centered psychosocial pain management intervention.

Authors

Winger JG, Ramos K, Steinhauser KE, Somers TJ, Porter LS, Kamal AH, Breitbart WS, Keefe FJ
Palliat Support Care. 2020 Mar 02:1-8.
PMID: 32115006.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to obtain patient evaluations of the content, structure, and delivery modality of Meaning-Centered Pain Coping Skills Training (MCPC), a novel psychosocial intervention for patients with advanced cancer and pain. MCPC aims to help patients connect with valued sources of meaning in their lives (e.g., family relationships), while providing training in evidence-based cognitive and behavioral skills (e.g., guided imagery) to reduce pain.