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Study aim
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The purpose of this study is to improve the self-efficacy and self-concept of adolescents through teaching problem solving skills, which will lead to increased adaptability and quality of life.
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group based on adolescents with cancer, with parallel groups, without blindness, randomized by blocking, and a sample size of 60 patients who needed one month after the start of time and then one month later follow up be
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Settings and conduct
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The field of this research is a way to deal with problems, thus promoting self-efficacy and self-concept, which, as a result, promotes mental health.
The place is Dr. Sheikh Hospital in Mashhad. The study is also done in seven individual sessions per hour.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Entry requirements:
All adolescents with cancer who are between the ages of 15 and 12 are resident in Mashhad
Non-arrival conditions:
If the teenager has entered a big stress within six months
If admitted to the ICU.
Not educated
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Intervention groups
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The intervention used in this study is teaching problem solving method to adolescents with cancer, which is one of the cognitive-behavioral methods.
So far, this method has been used for anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
In the control group, routine care provided by the family or hospital is considered, and no interventions are performed.
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Main outcome variables
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Improve self-efficacy and self-concept
Compatible upgrade as a result of having the best deal in dealing with problems
Promoting quality of life as a result of promoting compliance
Mental health promotion
Reducing impulsive or avoidable behaviors in dealing with problems
Increase positive orientation towards problems
Participation in the community more actively