The Conceptualization of Fear of Cancer Recurrence Using Cognitive Behavioral Model

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  • Takeuchi Emi
    Center for Cancer Control and Information Services, National Cancer Center Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Suzuki Shin-ichi
    Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University

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  • 再発不安の構成要因の検討
  • 再発不安の構成要因の検討 : 情動および認知要因の視点から
  • サイハツ フアン ノ コウセイ ヨウイン ノ ケントウ : ジョウドウ オヨビ ニンチ ヨウイン ノ シテン カラ
  • ―情動および認知要因の視点から―

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Abstract

<p>Objective : This study aimed to conceptualize Fear of Cancer Recurrence by using a cognitive behavioral model based on the previous research. We assumed Fear of Cancer Recurrence is consisted of emotional and cognitive aspects, and conducted a systematic review of Fear of Cancer Recurrence scales to classify them into the two aspects.</p><p>Methods : We used PubMed, psycINFO, and CINAHL database and found 1,064 articles. Of 205 articles we conducted the systematic review, 12 scales were finally included in this study.</p><p>Results : “Being worried” was more common than “fear” as a concept of the emotional aspect. On the other hand, “worry about recurrence” and “worry about life after recurrence” were most common, and “risk perception” and “worry interfering one’s life” were minor concepts as the cognitive aspects.</p><p>Conclusion : Fear of Cancer Recurrence can be defined as “worry about the risk of cancer could return or progress in the same place or in another part of the body and about life after it happens.” We need to discuss further to reach to the agreement in its definition for further studies.</p>

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