The Effect of Life Coaching on Post-Traumatic Growth and Well-Being in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer survivors often experience psychosocial challenges, including fear of cancer recurrence, diminished quality of life, and are less aware of the potential for post-traumatic growth. Life coaching is a strengths-based, goal-directed approach that may promote adjustment and recovery after cancer.

Aim

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a life coaching intervention on post-traumatic growth (PTG), fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), and quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors post-treatment.

Methods

In a three-arm randomized controlled trial at a single site, 90 women with stage I-III breast cancer were randomized to three study arms: (1) group + individual coaching, (2) group coaching only, or (3) control group receiving

SUBMITTER: Tock WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature