Women's experiences of Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for hot flushes and night sweats following breast cancer treatment: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Maturitas ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Balabanovic ◽  
Beverley Ayers ◽  
Myra S. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Treatment ◽  
Hot Flushes ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Night Sweats

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Menopausal Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Qualitative Analysis of Women's Experiences of Group and Self-Help CBT

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Balabanovic ◽  
Beverley Ayers ◽  
Myra S. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Hot Flushes ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Main Trial ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Night Sweats ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Group Cbt

Background: There is a growing need for non-medical treatments for women experiencing problematic menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats (HF/NS). A recent randomized control trial (RCT) (MENOS2) provides evidence of the effectiveness of Group CBT and Self-Help CBT for HF/NS. Aims: This study examines MENOS 2 participants’ experience of the CBT treatments. Method: Twenty women who had experienced CBT for HF/NS (10 Group CBT and 10 Self-Help CBT) were interviewed at the end of the trial to explore how they experienced the treatment and its effects. The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Women experienced both treatment formats as positive and helpful, increasing their ability to cope and their sense of control over HF/NS. Four super-ordinate themes were identified: making sense of symptom change, new ways of coping and regaining control, acknowledging and challenging the menopause taboo, and social interaction and support versus individual learning. Conclusions: These qualitative results are consistent with those of the main trial in that women found both CBT formats helpful in reducing the impact of HF/NS. However, the results also suggest possible mechanisms of change and provide useful information on women's responses to the different treatment components and formats.

NADA Ear Acupuncture for Breast Cancer Treatment–Related Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: An Observational Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverley de Valois ◽  
Teresa E. Young ◽  
Nicola Robinson ◽  
Christine McCourt ◽  
Elizabeth Jane Maher
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Breast Cancer Treatment ◽  
Ear Acupuncture ◽  
Night Sweats

Moderators and long-term effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy for fatigue during cancer treatment

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 877-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martine M. Goedendorp ◽  
Marieke F.M. Gielissen ◽  
Marlies E.W.J. Peters ◽  
Constans A.H.H.V.M. Verhagen ◽  
Gijs Bleijenberg
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour
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