Psychological distress and coping strategies in breast cancer patients under neoadjuvant therapy: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During neoadjuvant therapy (NAT), patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) experience psychological distress (PD) and adopt appropriate coping strategies.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to examine the prevalence and changes in PD and coping strategies in patients with LABC during NAT and to evaluate effective interventions to reduce their PD.

Design

Quantitative (cross-sectional, longitudinal, and interventional) and qualitative studies reporting PD and coping strategies related to NAT during LABC were included.

Data sources and methods

PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, and Web of Science databases were consulted to gather relevant literature from the first publications until July 25, 2023. Sele

SUBMITTER: Omari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409301 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature