ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Positive Psychology Approaches to Interventions for Cancer Dyads: A Scoping Review.
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- Systematic Exploration of Molecular Mechanisms and Natural Herbal Therapeutic Strategies for Cancer Cachexia.Cancers · 2025Review
- Relationship Between Resilience and Fertility Quality of Life in Infertile Women: Mediating Roles of Infertility Self-Efficacy and Infertility Coping.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Positive Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Caregivers.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Family-centered online positive psychological intervention for breast cancer patients and family caregivers: a single-arm pre-post study of feasibility and preliminary effects.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spousal Support for Breast Cancer Patients.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- A positive psychotherapy group intervention to increase distress tolerance and reduce feelings of entrapment in patients with multiple sclerosis.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Mobile Technology to Monitor and Support Health and Well-Being: Qualitative Study of Perspectives and Design Suggestions From Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivePositive psychology approaches (PPAs) to interventions focus on developing positive cognitions, emotions, and behavior. Benefits of these interventions may be compounded when delivered to interdependent dyads. However, dyadic interventions involving PPAs are relatively new in the cancer context. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the available research evidence for use of dyadic PPA-based interventions in cancer and identify gaps in this literature.
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a scoping review of intervention studies that included PPAs delivered to both members of an adult dyad including a cancer patient and support person (e.g., family caregiver, intimate partner).
resultsForty-eight studies, including 39 primary analyses and 28 unique interventions, were included. Most often (53.8%), the support person in the dyad was broadly defined as a "caregiver"; the most frequent specifically-defined role was spouse (41.0%). PPAs (e.g., meaning making) were often paired with other intervention components (e.g., education). Outcomes were mostly individual well-being or dyadic coping/adjustment.
conclusionsWide variability exists in PPA type/function and their targeted outcomes. More work is needed to refine the definition/terminology and understand specific mechanisms of positive psychology approaches.
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