The feasibility of a group stress management Liver SMART intervention for patients with end-stage liver disease: A pilot study.
The feasibility of a group stress management Liver SMART intervention for patients with end-stage liver disease: A pilot study.
Palliat Support Care. 2018 Jun 04;:1-7
Authors: Jutagir DR, Saracino RM, Cunningham A, Foran-Tuller KA, Driscoll MA, Sledge WH, Emre SH, Fehon DC
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Structured, empirically supported psychological interventions are lacking for patients who require organ transplantation. This stage IA psychotherapy development project developed and tested the feasibility, acceptability, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week group cognitive behavioral stress management intervention adapted for patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting liver transplantation.
METHOD: Twenty-nine English-speaking United Network for Organ Sharing-registered patients with end-stage liver disease from a single transplantation center enrolled in 8-week, group cognitive-behavioral liver stress management and relaxation training intervention adapted for patients with end-stage liver disease. Patients completed pre- and postintervention surveys that included the Beck Depression Inventory II and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Feasibility, acceptability, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy were assessed.ResultAttendance rate was 69.40%. The intervention was rated as "good" to "excellent" by 100% of participants who completed the postintervention survey in teaching them new skills to relax and to cope with stress...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jutagir DR, Saracino RM, Cunningham A, Foran-Tuller KA, Driscoll MA, Sledge WH, Emre SH, Fehon DC Tags: Palliat Support Care Source Type: research
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