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Efficacy of expressive writing versus positive writing in different populations: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Efficacy of expressive writing versus positive writing in different populations: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing open · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of Positive Event Recording on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Coronary Heart Disease and Anxiety.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Trial
- The impact of expressive writing of deep feelings about labor experiences on postpartum depression: a randomized clinical controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2025Trial
- The Effect of Expressive Writing on the Experiences of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Cancer medicine · 2025Trial
- Navigating rural challenges and promoting posttraumatic growth via expressive writing: a qualitative study among rural breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Navigating rural challenges and promoting posttraumatic growth via expressive writing: A qualitative study among rural breast cancer survivors.Research square · 2026Article
- Expressive Writing and Self-Care in Palliative Care Professionals: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2026Article
- Assessing the Psychosocial Impact of Expressive Writing on Adults With Spinal Cord Injury: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Exploring the Therapeutic Role of Coach-Guided Videoconferencing Expressive Writing in Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Influencing factors of early post-traumatic stress disorder in young and middle-aged individuals with open globe injuries in west China: a cross-sectional study.International journal of ophthalmology · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the efficacy of expressive writing (EW) versus positive writing (PW) in different populations focusing on mood, health and writing content and to provide a basis for nurses to carry out the targeted treatment.
designSystematic review and meta-analysis.
methodsThis study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Twelve electronic databases and references from articles were searched. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing EW and PW were included. Statistical analyses were executed using Stata 15.0 software.
resultsTwenty-four RCTs and a total of 1558 participants were analysed. The results showed that for the general population, PW was more positive on mood than EW and could offer more changes in cognitive mechanisms. Among patients, although PW was more conducive to generating positive emotions, EW could stimulate cognitive changes more. Nursing staff should clarify the mechanism of PW and EW, combine the advantages of both and implement intervention according to the characteristics of different populations. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: It does not apply to your work because this study is an analysis of published studies and does not involve patients or the public.
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