A systematic review of cognitive interventions for adult patients with brain tumours.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurocognitive impairments are common in patients with current or previously treated brain tumours, and such impairments can negatively affect patient outcomes including quality of life and survival. This systematic review aimed to identify and describe interventions used to ameliorate (improve) or prevent cognitive impairments in adults with brain tumours.

Methods

We performed a literature search of the Ovid MEDLINE, PsychINFO and PsycTESTS databases from commencement until September 2021.

Results

In total, 9998 articles were identified by the search strategy; an additional 14 articles were identified through other sources. Of these, 35 randomised and nonrandomised studies were deemed to meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria of our review and were subseque

SUBMITTER: Kirkman MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10242361 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature