The benefits of early palliative care on psychological well-being, functional status, and health-related quality of life among cancer patients and their caregivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cancer and their caregivers experience significant psychological, physical, and emotional burdens throughout the disease trajectory which reduces their quality of life (QoL). Early palliative care (EPC) has been proposed as a strategy to alleviate physical, psychological and emotional burdens and improve health outcomes. While evidence generally supports the benefits of EPC, variations in reported outcomes highlight the need for a deeper understanding of its impact across different patient populations and healthcare settings.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the pooled effects of EPC on psychological, functional status, and QoL outcomes in both cancer patients and their caregivers. The secondary aim was to evaluate the satisfac

SUBMITTER: Haroen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036283 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature