Feasibility and Acceptability of a Positive Psychological Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Pre-Post Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and anxiety are prevalent among patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), but there are few evidence-based psychological interventions specifically designed for this population.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical impact of a multicomponent positive psychological intervention, enhanced with an ecological momentary intervention for symptom management, for patients with MBC.

Methods

We recruited patients with MBC from a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Participants completed 5 weekly virtual individual sessions with a study counselor focused on positive emotion regulation skills. Participants also reported physical and psychological symptoms daily between sessions vi

SUBMITTER: Conley CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature