Songül Kamışlı1, Bahar Gökler2. 1. Department of Gerontology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey. 2. Ardic Mental Health Department, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study describes the experiences of patients with metastatic cancer participating in psychodrama group therapy. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was carried out at the cancer hospital of the university, Turkey. The sample consisted of patients with metastatic cancer who participated in 16 weekly psychodrama sessions of 3 h each. The study was analyzed using the NVivo 11 software, the sessions which summarize and code the interviews. FINDINGS: Five main themes were identified: Anxiety of death, coping strategies, psychological resilience, relieving suffering, and the meaning of life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Psychodrama can be used in patients diagnosed with metastatic and other types of cancer to cope with their psychosocial difficulties. Psychiatric nurses can play a leading role in this area.
PURPOSE: This study describes the experiences of patients with metastatic cancer participating in psychodrama group therapy. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was carried out at the cancer hospital of the university, Turkey. The sample consisted of patients with metastatic cancer who participated in 16 weekly psychodrama sessions of 3 h each. The study was analyzed using the NVivo 11 software, the sessions which summarize and code the interviews. FINDINGS: Five main themes were identified: Anxiety of death, coping strategies, psychological resilience, relieving suffering, and the meaning of life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Psychodrama can be used in patients diagnosed with metastatic and other types of cancer to cope with their psychosocial difficulties. Psychiatric nurses can play a leading role in this area.