Fear of disease progression among breast cancer patients in China: a meta-analysis of studies using the fear of progression questionnaire short form.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of disease progression (FoP) is among the most prevalent and major psychological burdens breast cancer patients encounter. Excessive FoP may result in serious adverse effects for patients. FoP in breast cancer patients has gained attention recently; however, its prevalence in China is unknown.

Objectives

This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to assess the overall FoP among Chinese breast cancer patients to make recommendations for treatment and care.

Methods

Systematic search databases included PubMed, EMbase, The Cohrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO and 4 Chinese databases (Wan Fang Data, CBM, VIP and CNKI). The retrieval time ranged from the database's establishment to March 20, 2023. After two researchers independently evaluate

SUBMITTER: He JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10482266 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature