Comparative Impact of Integrated Palliative Care vs. Standard Care on the Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: IntroductionCancer is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, significantly impairing patients' quality of life (QoL). Integrated Palliative Care (IPC) has been proposed as a holistic approach to enhance quality of life by addressing patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. While some studies suggest Integrated Palliative Care improves quality of life more than standard care, the evidence remains inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the comparative impact of Integrated Palliative Care versus standard care on the quality of life in cancer patients. MethodsA comprehensive search of databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase was conducted. We selected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing Integrated Palliative Ca

SUBMITTER: Getie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007617 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature