The Effects of Dynamic Imagery Therapy on "Anger-in" and Immune Function in Patients with Breast Cancer.
- Author:
Eun Sim KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, GyeongSang National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dynamic Imagery Therapy;
Breast cancer;
Anger-in;
Immune function;
Cortisol
- MeSH:
Analysis of Variance;
Anger;
Breast Neoplasms*;
Breast*;
Data Collection;
Education;
Humans;
Hydrocortisone;
Immunoglobulin G;
Killer Cells, Natural;
Lymphocytes;
Nursing
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2003;15(4):639-649
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of dynamic imagery therapy on "anger-in" and immune function in patients with breast cancer. METHOD: Dynamic imagery therapy was given for 10 sessions with 2 times informative education. Data collection was from June, 24th to August, 12th 2002. The participants were experimental group 15, control group 15. This study was designed using a quasi-experimental approach with non-equivalent Pre test-Post test Design. The instruments used in this study include the anger scale developed by Spielberger(1972) and modified by Chon, Kyum Koo (1996), The data was analysed with chi(2)-test, t-test, ANOVA and ANCOVA. RESULT: 1) That the level of "Anger-in" in patients will be significantly lower than that of the control group was supported (p<.001). 2) That the level of T3 lymphocyte and NK Cells, IgG. Cortisol in patients will be significantly lower than that of the control group was supported (T3, IgG: p<.05, Cortisol p<.001). CONCLUSION: The dynamic imagery therapy is suggested as an effective nursing intervention to reduce anger level and increase immune function for patients with breast cancer.
