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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.759

The Effects of Logotherapy on Meaning in Life and Quality of Life of Late Adolescents with Terminal Cancer  

Kang, Kyung-Ah (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
Shim, Jeoung-Sook (Korea Cancer Center Hospital)
Jeon, Dae-Geun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital)
Koh, Myung-Suk (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.39, no.6, 2009 , pp. 759-768 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of a logotherapy program entitled 'Finding meaning in my life' for adolescents with terminal cancer. Methods: A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design was conducted with a convenience sample of 44 late adolescents with terminal cancer. The experimental group (n=22) participated in the 'Finding meaning in my life' program which consisted of five-day sessions for one week. The control group (n=22) received the usual nursing care. The effects were measured using adolescent meaning in life (AMIL), and quality of life (QOL) scales. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and t-test using SPSS/PC 17.0 program. Results: There were significant differences in AMIL (t=3.36, p<.05) and QOL (t=2.67, p<.05) between the experimental and control groups. Conclusion: Logotherapy is effective in improving the meaning in life and quality of life of late adolescents with terminal cancer, and can be used to prevent existential distress.
Keywords
Adolescents; Neoplasms; Quality of life; Palliative care;
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