ReviewAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2023
Effectiveness of cognitive-based interventions for improving body image of patients having breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The effectiveness of interventions on improving body image for pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- The efficacy of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for psychological health and quality of life among breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of exercise on sexual health, body image, and therapy-related symptoms in women with metastatic breast cancer: The randomized controlled PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial.International journal of cancer · 2025Trial
- Mechanism underlying a brief cognitive behavioral treatment for head and neck cancer survivors with body image distress.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Trial
- The protective role of self-esteem for functional well-being in the context of cancer-related distress among young adults with cancer.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- The Association Between Body Image and Depression: Historical Evolution and Recent Research Progress.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Review
- Body Image: A Bridge Between Depression and Quality of Life in Women With Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Telehealth group session on body image for young breast cancer survivors: a pilot study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Body Image and Quality of Life in Advanced Breast Cancer: The State of the Science.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology · 2025Review
- Beyond cancer treatment: dermo-aesthetic and other wellness recommendations for breast cancer patients.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025Review
- The Impact of a Positive Body Image Program (Body Image Awareness Seminars) on the Positive and Negative Body Image of Individuals Living With Cancer.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
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- Quality of life and wellbeing among breast cancer patients in Lahore, Pakistan.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Objective: Breast cancer patients often suffer from body image disturbance due to impairment of their body/appearance resulting from surgeries, other cancer treatments, and/or their complications. Cognitive-based interventions (CBIs) have recently been adopted for patients having breast cancer but their effects on improving body image are uncertain. This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of CBIs on body image in these patients, identify the optimal dose, characteristics, and/or component(s) of an effective intervention for these patients to inform future research and practice. Methods: According to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework, ten online databases and five search engines were used to search for eligible studies. Quality appraisal of included studies and meta-analysis results were conducted using Rob 2 and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation profiler Guideline Development Tool, respectively. RevMan and comprehensive meta-analysis software were used to perform data analysis and synthesis. Results: Eleven eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, and self-compassion therapies were reviewed. Results of the meta-analysis showed that CBIs significantly reduced negative body image perception (Standardised Mean Difference, SMD = -0.49, 95% confidence interval [CI], [-0.87, -0.11], Conclusions: In view of the highly heterogeneous and limited RCTs identified, high-quality controlled trials of CBIs for improving the body image of patients having breast cancer are suggested. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO, CRD42021259173.
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