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Integrative Approaches to Stress Management.

Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)
January 1, 2019
Linda E Carlson et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review evidence-based integrative interventions, including massage, for managing psychosocial distress and stress in cancer patients and survivors.

Results Summary

The abstract indicates that massage is among the integrative interventions with the largest empirical support for treating stress and psychosocial distress in cancer patients and survivors, though specific results are not detailed.

Population

Cancer patients and survivors

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
cognitive-behavioral stress management
decrease
psychosocial distress and stress
cancer patients and survivors
-
empirical support
#1
yoga
decrease
psychosocial distress and stress
cancer patients and survivors
-
empirical support
#2
mindfulness-based interventions
decrease
psychosocial distress and stress
cancer patients and survivors
-
empirical support
#3
massage
decrease
psychosocial distress and stress
cancer patients and survivors
-
empirical support
#4
natural health products
neutral
stress management
-
-
popularity
#5
Abstract

This narrative review provides an overview of the scope of psychosocial distress and stress in cancer patients and survivors and the potential negative consequences of untreated symptoms. Evidence-based interventions to treat these symptoms are reviewed, beginning with a summary of published clinical practice guidelines, followed by more detailed reviews of the specific integrative interventions with the largest empirical support: cognitive-behavioral stress management, yoga, mindfulness-based interventions, and massage. We also comment on use of natural health products because of their popularity. Finally, we conclude with recommendations to improve the quality of research in integrative interventions for stress management.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Cancer SurvivorsDisease ManagementEvidence-Based PracticeHumansIntegrative OncologyMind-Body TherapiesNeoplasmsPractice Guidelines as TopicStress, PsychologicalYoga
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations13
Citations/Year2.2
Relative Citation Ratio0.76
NIH Percentile40.2%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.20
Normalized Score0.66
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