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Psychosocial Interventions for Pain Management in Advanced Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

verfasst von: Marco Warth, Joshua Zöller, Friederike Köhler, Corina Aguilar-Raab, Jens Kessler, Beate Ditzen

Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports | Ausgabe 1/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the evidence on the effects of psychosocial interventions on pain in advanced cancer patients.

Recent Findings

The included studies investigated the effects of relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, music therapy, mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions, and supportive-expressive group therapy. Overall, we found a small, but significant effect on pain intensity (d = − 0.29, CI = − 0.54 to − 0.05). Effect sizes were highly heterogeneous between studies. We did not find evidence for the superiority of any of the intervention types. However, psychosocial interventions may be more effective if they specifically targeted pain distress as the primary outcome.

Summary

Although findings were mixed, psychosocial interventions can be recommended to complement comprehensive care to alleviate pain in patients facing an advanced or terminal stage of the disease. Future research should develop innovative interventions tailored specifically for pain relief.

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Titel: Psychosocial Interventions for Pain Management in Advanced Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
verfasst von: Marco Warth
Joshua Zöller
Friederike Köhler
Corina Aguilar-Raab
Jens Kessler
Beate Ditzen
Publikationsdatum: 01.01.2020
Verlag: Springer New York
Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports / Ausgabe 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-020-0870-7

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Psychosocial Interventions for Pain Management in Advanced Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis