A systematic review of psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life of people with cancer and their family caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To review the characteristics and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on quality of life of adult people with cancer and their family caregivers.

Design

A systematic review using PRISMA guidelines.

Methods

Seven databases were searched from 2009-2019 using key terms. Included studies were assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies.

Results

1909 studies were retrieved with 12 studies included, involving 3,390 patients/caregivers. Interventions aimed to improve communication, behaviour change and setting short-term goals. Duration of interventions varied from 4-17 weeks. Highest benefit was gained from telephone interventions. Interventions based on interpersonal counselling appeared more effective than other approaches. Stud

SUBMITTER: Gabriel I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424465 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature