Evaluations of psychosocial cancer support services: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A diagnosis of cancer leaves most patients with cancer and their relatives with an increased psychological burden. Throughout the course of the illness, social, occupational or legal changes may lead to psychological distress. Psychosocial cancer support services offer psychological, social and legal support. However, little is known about the effectiveness of psychosocial support services implemented in health care. Therefore, this scoping review aims to provide an overview of current literature evaluating out-patient psychosocial support services.

Methods

Databases searched were PubMed, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, PsycArticle, Medline, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cochrane, and Embase. Two independent researchers conducted the systematic search. We included studies th

SUBMITTER: Lingens SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8096026 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature