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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2017

A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for colorectal cancer patients.

Catherine E Mosher, Joseph G Winger, Barbara A Given, Safi Shahda, Paul R Helft

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Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

32 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Effects of Psycho-education Interventions on Colorectal Cancer Patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023
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  18. How consequences of colorectal cancer treatment are managed: a qualitative study of stakeholder experiences about supportive care and current practices.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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  19. Effect of multidisciplinary collaborative empowerment education on psychological distress and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Catherine E MosherDepartment of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. cemosher@iupui.edu.
Joseph G WingerDepartment of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Barbara A GivenCollege of Nursing, Michigan State University, 355 Bogue St., Room #C383, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
Safi ShahdaDepartment of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Paul R HelftDepartment of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.

Funding

Telephone Symptom Management for Advanced Lung Cancer Patients and CaregiversK07CA168883 · NCI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI MOSHER, CATHERINE E · 2013 to 2017
$682k
Research and Training for Behavioral Oncology InterventionsK05CA175048 · NCI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI CHAMPION, VICTORIA LEE · 2014 to 2018
$484k
NCI NIH HHS K05 CA175048NCI NIH HHS K07 CA168883
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeA significant minority of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients experience clinically meaningful distress that may warrant intervention. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the impact of psychosocial interventions on quality-of-life and psychosocial outcomes for CRC patients.

methodsA systematic search of CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLES was undertaken to obtain relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through October 2016.

resultsFourteen RCTs of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients were identified. Only three of these RCTs showed significant intervention effects on multiple mental health outcomes. These interventions included written and verbal emotional expression, progressive muscle relaxation training, and a self-efficacy enhancing intervention. Eight of the 14 trials, testing a range of psychoeducational and supportive care interventions, produced little to no effects on study outcomes. An evaluation of RCT quality highlighted the need for greater rigor in study methods and reporting.

conclusionA limited evidence base supports the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients. Large-scale trials are needed before drawing definitive conclusions regarding intervention impact.

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AdultColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHumansQuality of LifeColorectal cancerInterventionsPsychologicalPsychosocialQuality of lifeSystematic review

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PMID28434094
PMCPMC5540437

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