Using Integrative Therapies to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Living Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Breast cancer imposes a serious disease and economic burden on patients. This guideline aims to develop a living evidence-based clinical practice recommendations to guide the use of integrative therapies for the improvement of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in breast cancer survivors.

Methods

We searched systematic reviews and meta-analyses or conducted de nova systematic reviews and meta-analyses to support the recommendations. The grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation approach was used to rate the certainty of evidence and the strength of recommendations.

Results

The guideline panel issued 17 recommendations: for alleviating anxiety, strong recommendations in favor of muscle relaxation training, yoga, acceptance and commitment the

SUBMITTER: Lu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11984063 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature