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Meaning-centered psychotherapy for cancer caregivers (MCP-C) shows promise in Western settings but requires cultural tailoring for Chinese caregivers whose values are shaped by Confucian ethics. This study aimed to culturally and linguistically adapt MCP-C for Chinese caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in Hong Kong to enhance acceptability, relevance and conceptual equivalence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Guided by the ORBIT model and Bernal\u2019s ecological validity model (EVM), we conducted semistructured interviews with nine cancer caregivers and eight healthcare professionals (oncologists, nurses, social worker and clinical psychologist). The manual was translated and transcreated into traditional Chinese. Analysis used a hybrid deductive\u2013inductive approach anchored to EVM domains with dual independent coding and consensus adjudication.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Adaptations spanned all eight EVM domains (language, persons, metaphors\/stories, content, goals, methods, concepts and context), including reframing \u201cmeaning\u201d around family roles and filial responsibility, integrating Cantonese idioms, simplifying terminology, rebranding as a \u201cmeaning-centered well-being program,\u201d and enabling online delivery to improve feasibility.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This systematic adaptation preserved therapeutic fidelity while enhancing cultural fit for Chinese caregivers. 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