Terapia cognitivo-conductual grupal sobre la sintomatología depresiva-ansiosa y temperatura nasal en mujeres con cáncer de mama: Estudio piloto

Objective. To assess the effect of a group cognitive-behavioral intervention on anxiety-depressive symptoms and autonomic affective functioning in women with breast cancer. Method. Pre-experimental study with a sample of 17 Mexican women with a moderate-severe depression level and a diagnosis of breast cancer. The assessment instruments were the Beck Depression Inventory and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale; in addition to an evaluation of autonomic affective functioning through intra-session recording of nasal peripheral temperature. Results. A reduction in symptoms of depression (Z=-3.182, p=0.001), anxiety (Z=-2.697, p=0.007) and an increase in temperature (Z=-2.669, p=008) were observed at the end of treatment that was maintained for six months (Z=-3,266, p=0.001). Conclusion. Group cognitive behavioral therapy was effective in reducing anxiety-depressive symptomatology and autonomic regulation in the group of women with breast cancer.