The Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions with Cancer Patients : An Integrative Review of the Literature (2006–2011)
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-27, 27 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
27
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Previous integrative literature reviews and meta-analyses have yielded conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients.
Methods.
An integrative review of the literature focused on 19 randomized, controlled trials (2006–2011) was completed to examine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients.
Eligibility criteria: Inclusion criteria were the study was an English language randomized controlled clinical trial.
Results.
Seven studies involved nurses.
Eleven studies resulted in positive outcomes.
Overall, study quality was limited.
In eight studies the intervention was not adequately described, 7 studies did not contain a hypothesis, 4 did not include clear eligibility criteria, 10 studies did not randomize appropriately, 9 did not list recruitment dates, 11 did not include a power analysis, 14 did not include blinded patients or data collectors, 11 did not use an intent-to-treat analysis, 10 did not clarify reasons for drop outs, and 11 did not discuss treatment fidelity.
Conclusions.
Future studies should build on previous findings, use comparable outcome measures, and adhere to standards of quality research.
Qualitative studies are needed to determine what cancer patients of varied ages, cancer stages, and racial/ethnic backgrounds believe would be an effective intervention to manage their psychosocial needs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Raingruber, Bonnie. 2011. The Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions with Cancer Patients : An Integrative Review of the Literature (2006–2011). ISRN Nursing،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Raingruber, Bonnie. The Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions with Cancer Patients : An Integrative Review of the Literature (2006–2011). ISRN Nursing No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Raingruber, Bonnie. The Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions with Cancer Patients : An Integrative Review of the Literature (2006–2011). ISRN Nursing. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487218