The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based intervention for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Context/ objectives: Advanced colorectal cancer and its treatment can bring about challenges associated with psychological distress. The primary aims of this study were to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention to improve coping with the disease. The secondary aim is to evaluate preliminary intervention efficacy.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - June 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Irene Teo, Yee Pin Tan, Eric A. Finkelstein, Grace Meijuan Yang, Fang Ting Pan, Henry Yuen Foong Lew, Emile Kwong Wei Tan, Simon Yew Kuang Ong, Yin Bun Cheung Source Type: research