The Effectiveness of Logotherapy (LT) on Quality of Life and Hopefulness in Women with Breast Cancer
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Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of logotherapy on the quality of life and hopefulness in women with breast cancer.
Methods and Materials: The present study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The statistical population included all women diagnosed with breast cancer who visited Imam Hospital in Sari in 2023. Using convenience sampling, 30 individuals were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of 15 each: one experimental group and one control group. Data collection tools included the Quality of Life (QOL) Questionnaire (1989) and Snyder's Hope Scale (1991). The intervention employed a logotherapy protocol. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25 software.
Findings: The study's findings showed that logotherapy significantly improved the quality of life and hopefulness in women with breast cancer (P<0.01).
Conclusion: Given the benefits of logotherapy, this method can be considered an effective intervention for enhancing psychological well-being and improving the quality of life in breast cancer patients. Overall, logotherapy seems to facilitate understanding meaning and purpose in life, improving breast cancer patients' satisfaction and quality of life. Moreover, by emphasizing the positive aspects of life, logotherapy strengthens hope and optimism, significantly enhancing these patients' quality of life.
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