Psychosocial interventions and health-related quality of life in adults with incurable cancer: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the effects of psychosocial interventions in improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult patients with incurable cancer.

Methods

A systematic search was performed in the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus and Medic databases to identify randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies and cohort studies from 2004 to March 2024 aiming to influence HRQoL or psychosocial well-being.

Results

The systematic search yielded 635 articles. After the removal of duplicates, screening of titles and abstracts, assessment of eligibility and screening of the reference list of included studies, 17 studies were included in the review, and a narrative synthesis was conducted. The delivery of psychosocial interventions varied co

SUBMITTER: Mikkonen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature