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The Effects of Logotherapy on Meaning in Life and Quality of Life of Late Adolescents with Terminal Cancer
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Kyung-Ah Kang, Jeoung-Sook Shim, Dae-Geun Jeon, Myung-Suk Koh
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J Korean Acad Nurs 2009;39(6):759-768. Published online December 31, 2009
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.759
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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.
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