Effects of psychological intervention on negative emotions and psychological resilience in breast cancer patients after radical mastectomy

World J Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 19;14(1):8-14. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i1.8.

Abstract

Breast cancer (BC)is the most common malignant tumor in women, and the treatment process not only results in physical pain but also significant psychological distress in patients. Psychological intervention (PI) has been recognized as an important approach in treating postoperative psychological disorders in BC patients. It has been proven that PI has a significant therapeutic effect on post-operative psychological disorders, improving patients' negative emotions, enhancing their psychological resilience, and effectively enhancing their quality of life and treatment compliance.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Negative emotions; Psychological intervention; Psychological resilience; Radical surgery.

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