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SynthesisSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2016

[Psychological treatments for pain in cancer patients : A systematic review on the current state of research].

F Kühne, C Meinders, H Mohr, K Hafenbrack, K Kieseritzky, C Rosenberger, M Härter, F Schulz-Kindermann, R Klinger, A Y Nestoriuc

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10 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

F KühneAbteilung für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Universität Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476, Potsdam, Deutschland. dr.franziska.kuehne@uni-potsdam.de.
C MeindersArbeitsbereich Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Institut für Psychologie, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.
H MohrInstitut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
K HafenbrackPsychologisch-psychotherapeutische Praxis, Hamburg, Deutschland.
K KieseritzkyPsychologischer Dienst, Krankenhaus St. Joseph-Stift Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland.
C RosenbergerInstitut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
M HärterInstitut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
F Schulz-KindermannInstitut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
R KlingerKlinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Bereich Schmerzmedizin und Schmerzpsychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
A Y NestoriucInstitut und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Deutschland.
Universität Hamburg · DEKlinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie · DEKrankenhaus St. Joseph-Stift Bremen · DEOrthopädische Praxis · DEUniversity of Potsdam · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn cancer patients, pain is one of the main symptoms and especially in the late stages of disease, these symptoms can be associated with considerable suffering. In psycho-oncology, preliminary psychological therapies targeting cancer pain have been tested; however, a systematic review of available interventions is lacking, especially considering their dissemination, evidence base, study quality, and the comparison with established treatments. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to systematically review the current research on psychological treatments for pain in cancer patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsDuring May 2014, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, and CENTRAL databases were searched. Psychological treatments for pain in adult cancer patients studied in randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) and referring to pain as primary or secondary outcome were included. After examination for inclusion, structured data extraction and assessment followed. Data were synthesized narratively.

resultsIn the review, 32 RCTs were included. Studies mainly referred to patients with breast cancer or patients in earlier stages of the disease. The methodological quality of included studies was heterogeneous. Most commonly, short interventions were delivered by nurses in out-patient settings. Interventions including education and relaxation techniques were utilized most often, followed by interventions with behavioral or cognitive components.

conclusionA need for research persists regarding efficacy of current psychotherapeutic interventions, or the role of mediator variables (e. g., coping) on pain perception in cancer patients. Studies with high methodological quality which comprehensively and transparently report on interventions and designs are lacking.

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Patient Education as TopicRelaxation TherapyAdultAmbulatory CareBehavior TherapyBreast NeoplasmsCancer PainCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansNeoplasm StagingRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicBehavior therapyCognitive therapyEducation, patientsNeoplasms, psychologyRelaxation

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