The Neural Signature of Psychological Interventions in Persons With Cancer: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

People diagnosed with cancer have to deal with the debilitating psychological implications of this disease. Although the clinical efficacy of psychological interventions is well documented, relatively little has been written on the neural correlates of these treatments in the context of oncology. The present work is the first to provide an overall perspective of the existing literature on this topic. It also considers the potential directions for future research.

Methods

This scoping review was carried out across 5 databases (EMBASE, PsycINFO, OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL, COCHRANE CENTRAL), from conception dates until 3 December 2021.

Results

From an initial set of 4172 records, 13 papers were selected for this review. They consisted of 9 randomized controlled stud

SUBMITTER: Rossini PG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9158410 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature