Existence of benefit finding and posttraumatic growth in people treated for head and neck cancer: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background. The impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) in long-term survivors differs widely among individuals, and a significant number of them suffer from the negative effects of disease, whereas others report significant positive effect. This systematic review investigated the evidence the implications of treatment for HNC and subsequent development of Benefit Finding (BF) or Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). Purpose. To understand how differing medical, psychological and social characteristics of HNC may lead to BF/PTG and subsequently inform post-treatment interventions to encourage positive outcomes. Method. In February 2012, five databases including Pubmed, and Psych Info, were searched, for peer-reviewed English-language publications. Search strings included key words pertaining to HNC, BF

SUBMITTER: Harding S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3933269 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature