그룹코칭 프로그램이 항암화학요법을 받는 유방암 환자의 우울, 불안, 희망에 미치는 효과

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a group coaching program (GCP) on depression, anxiety, and hope in women breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A total of 152 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving the GCP (N=76) and an untreated control group (N=76). Data collection consisted of three measurements of depression, anxiety, and hope (pre, post, and 3weeks later). The intervention was a one-time GCP consisting of 5 subparts for 30-40 minutes for a group of 3-4 people, conducted by a single nurse. Results: The scores of depression, anxiety, and hope changed significantly over time (p