Cognitive behavioral therapy's impact on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Patients with head and neck cancer frequently encounter challenges related to emotional fluctuations and psychological distress. Current research uniformly suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy has considerable potential in clinical settings for alleviating emotional issues and improving the quality of life in cancer patients. However, the therapeutic efficacy of CBT specifically for patients with head and neck cancer remains uncertain. This paper aims to systematically evaluate the intervention effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer.

Method

A comprehensive search was conducted across 11 databases, covering the period from the inception of the databases to May 2024. Four revi

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454428 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature