Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

Summary/Abstract: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven by systematic review and meta-analysis studies that it is an effective psychotherapeutic approach for women with breast cancer (WBC) having biological, psychological, and social distress. However, CBT consists of different waves. In recent years, it is found that third wave approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are used as psychological interventions in breast cancer. In the present study, the aim is to assess the effects of randomized controlled studies based on second and third wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapies on the bio-psycho-social distress of WBC by a systematic review. Literature review was conducted on 3 electronic databases, Google Academic, PubMed, and Ulakbim, by using English and Turkish keywords. Studies executed with second- or third-wave CBT in women with breast cancer and with randomized controlled research designs were included in the review. 21 studies complying with the eligibility criteria were found. Among these studies, 16 were categorized as the studies conducted based on CBT, 3 based on ACT, and 2 based on MBCT. CBT are effective in depression, insomnia, cognitive impairment, menopausal symptoms, fatigue related by cancer, physical adaptation, pain, life quality, psycho-social adaptation, self-esteem, and sexual dysfunction.

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