Effects of psychosocial interventions on psychological outcomes among caregivers of advanced cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jocelyn Zhi Jia LeeHui-Chen ChenJia Xin LeePiyanee Klainin-Yobas

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Psychosocial interventions were effective in improving QoL and depression among caregivers of persons with advanced cancer. However, future randomized control trials with lower risk of bias, larger sample size, detailed participant characteristics, and informative interventions are desirable.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
physical activity
end stage renal disease
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
open label
double blind
clinical trial
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
phase ii
study protocol