Digital Interventions and Mental Health Outcomes in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising cancer rates have amplified psychiatric and psychosocial burdens, with 35%-40% of patients exhibiting diagnosable psychiatric disorders. While digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) present potential solutions for improving emotional well-being in this population, evidence remains fragmented and lacks clarity regarding optimal implementation strategies. This study evaluates the efficacy of digital interventions on mental health outcomes in patients with cancer, with particular focus on intervention duration and stakeholder involvement as moderating factors.

Objective

This study aims to (1) characterize digital interventions targeting mental health outcomes in patients with cancer; (2) quantify their effectiveness in reducing anxiety and depression; and

SUBMITTER: Wu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12352589 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature