Effect of Psycho-Educational Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Depression at Postintervention and Follow-Up in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kouthar S. Al-Alawi, Mohammed Al-Azri, Amal Al-Fahdi, Moon Fai Chan*

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Abstract

Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of the psycho-educational intervention in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms for women with breast cancer in post- and follow-up status. Data Sources: A systematic search of 16 electronic databases to identify all randomized controlled trial studies that examine the effects of psycho-education on anxiety and depression among women with breast cancer. The standardized mean differences (SMDs) between groups in depression and anxiety levels for postintervention and follow-up were computed for each study. Conclusion: Evidence suggests that psycho-educational intervention effectively relieves anxiety and depressive symptoms among women with breast cancer postintervention and follow-up. Implications for Practice: A significant effect of the psycho-education intervention was found to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer. Such service was recommended in nursing practice.

Original languageEnglish
Article number151315
Pages (from-to)151315
JournalSeminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume38
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2022

Keywords

  • Breast cancer
  • Depression. Anxiety. Psycho-education. Systematic review and meta-analysis
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Depression/therapy
  • Female
  • Anxiety/prevention & control
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology(nursing)

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