Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determiningthe effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on pain catastrophizing, psychological distress and mental rumination in women with cancer in TabrizMethodology: The method of the current rese
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Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of determiningthe effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy on pain catastrophizing, psychological distress and mental rumination in women with cancer in TabrizMethodology: The method of the current research was semi-experimental using a pre-test-post-test design with a control group.The statistical population of the research included all female cancer patients referred to cliniks in Tabriz in the first half of 2023. They had medical records. The studied sample included 30 women with cancer, who were selected as accessible sampling , who were studied in two groups of 15 people.The data collection tools included Sullivans standard pain catastrophizing guestionnaire,Kesslers psychological distress guestionnaire, and Hoxima-Marus mental rumination guestionnaire along with the training program MBCT.After the pre-test ,the object learning protocol was held for the experimental group during 8 2-hour sessions , and the control group did not receive any intervention.After the training program , the questionnaires were again administered to both groups and the results were evaluated . Covariance analysis was also used to examine the hypotheses.Findings: Mindfulness-bassed therapy has an effect on pain catastrophizing in women with cancer. Also, mindfulness-bassed cognitive therapy has an effect on the psychological distress of women with cancer. Finally, mindfulness-bassed cognitive therapy effects mental rumination. It affects women with cancer.Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, it can be said that Mindfulness-bassed therapy is effective in catastrophizing pain, psychological distress, and mental rumination in women with cancer. Therfore , the use of this complementary treatment method alongside the menthod Medicines and drugs are recommended for the treatment of cancer patients.
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