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A pilot study of a body image intervention for breast cancer survivors

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Lewis-Smith, Helena, Diedrichs, Phillippa Claire, Harcourt, Diana·2018·Body Image
DOI 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.08.006
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Body image interventions for breast cancer survivors are lacking in empirical support. Examining existing research on effective body image interventions for women in midlife more broadly may provide useful insights. This pilot study assessed the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effects of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based intervention adapted from women in midlife to promote positive body image among breast cancer survivors. Twenty-two breast cancer survivors received the 7-week group intervention, co-facilitated by a clinical psychologist and peer. Participant evaluations suggested the intervention was both acceptable (e.g., 94% would recommend it) and feasible (e.g., 91% completed the intervention). Improvements were identified at either post-test or 1-month follow-up in nearly all body image measures. Maintained improvements were found in body appreciation, weight and shape concern, acceptance of aging-related appearance changes, and self-esteem. This study suggests that the adapted intervention is acceptable, feasible, and demonstrates preliminary efficacy in improving body image and secondary outcomes among breast cancer survivors.

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  • Psychological interventions targeting body image distress and pain have shown their effectiveness [58].

    “Since poor QoL is associated with a higher risk of mortality in HNC patients [55–57], and psychological interventions targeting body image distress and pain have shown their effectiveness [58], focusing on these dimensions before HNC treatment might be crucial for improving patients’ overall QoL and survival rates.”

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Authors
Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P. C., & Harcourt, D.
Affiliations
University of the West of England (GB)
ORCID
Venue
Body Image
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-12
Volume
27
Pages
21-31
ISSN
1740-1445 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.08.006
OpenAlex
W2885376599
Cited by
85
References
45
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 30 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 8
FWCI
2.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Body Image (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UWE Research Repository (UWE Bristol) (acceptedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Keywords
breast cancer survivors, cognitive behavioral therapy, group intervention, middle-aged women, treatment acceptability, intervention feasibility, body appreciation, weight and shape concerns, self-esteem
MeSH terms
Cancer Survivors, Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aging, Body Image, Body Weight, Breast Neoplasms, Feasibility Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Psychotherapy, Group, Self Concept, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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