GuidelineSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2013
A Pan-Canadian practice guideline: prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of sleep disturbances in adults with cancer.
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- Identifying complementary and alternative medicine recommendations for insomnia treatment and care: a systematic review and critical assessment of comprehensive clinical practice guidelines.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review and quality assessment of complementary and alternative medicine recommendations in insomnia clinical practice guidelines.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2021Pooled it
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- Cognitive Behavior vs Bright Light Therapy for Insomnia in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
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- Open-label placebo reduces fatigue in cancer survivors: a randomized trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Trial
- Group interventions to reduce emotional distress and fatigue in breast cancer patients: a 9-month follow-up pragmatic trial.British journal of cancer · 2017Trial
- Perceptions and Use of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Psychosocial Oncology-A Pan-Canadian Survey of Mental Health and Social Service Professionals.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Clinical insights into the management of sleep disturbances within cancer care: a qualitative analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Acupuncture reduced incidence of insomnia symptoms in patients with lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Development and validation of a clinical sleep assessment tool for patients with cancer during treatment.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbance ("insomnia") in patients with advanced cancer receiving specialist palliative care: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Bibliometric and visual analysis of cancer-related insomnia research from 2015 to 2025.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Review
- Cancer survivors' acceptability and perspectives on engagement with digital cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia: a mixed methods perspective.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbance ("insomnia") in patients with advanced cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Similarities and important distinctions between drug and behavioral intervention development.Discover psychology · 2025Review
- Physicians' perspectives on cancer-related fatigue management and their suggestions for improvements in medical training: a cross-sectional survey study in Germany.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Observational
- Investigation of screening questions to identify insomnia in cancer patients.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aims to provide recommendations on the optimal strategies and interventions for the prevention, screening, assessment, and management of cancer-related sleep disturbance (insomnia and insomnia syndrome) in adult cancer populations.
methodsA systematic search of the published health literature was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials, clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and other guidance documents. The Sleep Disturbance Expert Panel [comprised of nurses, psychologists, primary care physicians, oncologists, physicians specialized in sleep disturbances, researchers, and guideline methodologists] reviewed, discussed, and approved the final version of the guideline. Health care professionals across Canada were asked to provide feedback through an external review process.
resultsThree clinical practice guidelines and 12 randomized controlled trials were identified as the evidence base. Overall, despite the paucity of evidence, the evidence and expert consensus suggest that it is important to screen and assess adult cancer patients for sleep disturbances using standardized screening tools on a routine basis. While prevention of sleep disturbance is the desired objective, cognitive behavioral therapies are effective in improving sleep outcomes. As part of the external review with 16 health care providers, 81 % indicated that they agreed with the recommendations as written.
conclusionsSleep difficulty is a prevalent problem in cancer populations that needs greater recognition by health professionals. Prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment strategies supported by the best available evidence are critical. Recommendations and care path algorithms for practice are offered.
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