[Beneficial outcomes of an interdisciplinary psychoeducative group intervention for patients with malignant gliomas and their relatives]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2011 Jan;161(1-2):3-5. doi: 10.1007/s10354-011-0871-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Background: To assess the impact of psychoeducative group interventions on patients with high-grade glioma (glioblastoma, mixed glioma, and astrocytoma) and their relatives.

Methods: A total of one hundred and four patients and relatives underwent group interventions between September 2007 and May 2010 and were coached by a psychologist and a physician in the context of an interdisciplinary meeting. Questionnaires were distributed after every meeting.

Results: In general, group interventions were experienced as helpful to discuss psychic aspects, new life circumstances, and medical questions.

Conclusions: Psychoeducative group interventions represent an important support for brain tumor patients and their relatives for discussing anxiety, concerns, and needs and thus improve their quality of life.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Astrocytoma / psychology*
  • Astrocytoma / therapy*
  • Austria
  • Brain Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Caregivers / education*
  • Caregivers / psychology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Cost of Illness
  • Female
  • Glioblastoma / psychology*
  • Glioblastoma / therapy*
  • Glioma / psychology*
  • Glioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication*
  • Male
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Prognosis
  • Psychotherapy, Group*
  • Self-Help Groups