The effectiveness of reflexology on mental health in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Tian, Esther; Veziari, Yasamin; Leach, Matthew; Kumar, Saravana

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101708

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“…The mediating effect of SOC was stronger than that of PCER. Therefore, this study suggests that healthcare professionals should implement mental health interventions from a family perspective to help patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy establish belief systems, enhance self-con dence, and confront the disease and treatment [72,73] to enhance their PTG with a focus on SOC.…”

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Mediating roles of positive cognitive emotion regulation and sense of coherence in the relationship between family hardiness and post-traumatic growth among patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Liu,

Lixia,

Fang

et al. 2023

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Background: Patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy develop post-traumatic growth after a traumatic experience of lung cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment, which is closely related to their quality of life. Although some studies have reported the effects of family hardiness (FH) on post-traumatic growth (PTG), the psychological mechanisms between them remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether positive cognitive emotion regulation (PCER) and sense of coherence (SOC) mediate the relationship between FH and PTG in patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 321 patients with lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy between April and September 2022 at two hospitals in Shandong Province, China. Data were collected using the Family Hardiness Index (FHI), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), Sense of Coherence Scale, and Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and mediation analyses were used. Results: PTG was positively associated with FH (r = 0.33, P < 0.01), PCER (r = 0.31, P < 0.01), and SOC (r = 0.37, P < 0.01). FH was positively associated with PCER (r = 0.31, P < 0.01) and SOC (r = 0.40, P < 0.01). PCER was positively associated with SOC (r = 0.32, P < 0.01). The mediation analysis showed that FH affected PTG (β = 0.250, P = 0.025) directly and indirectly through PCER and SOC (β = 0.093, 0.160, P < 0.05). The mediating effects of PCER and SOC accounted for 18.49% and 31.81%, respectively, of the total effect(FH→PTG). Conclusion: PCER and SOC mediated the relationship between FH and PTG in patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Thus, future interventional studies should consider PCER and SOC as targets for developing post-traumatic growth in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy.

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Mediating roles of positive cognitive emotion regulation and sense of coherence in the relationship between family hardiness and post-traumatic growth among patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Liu,

Lixia,

Fang

et al. 2023

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“…Consequently, these psychological symptoms are frequently underrecognized and misdiagnosed in clinical practice (Weber et al, 2008). To reliably evaluate the psychological state of PCa patients, numerous studies frequently employ depression, anxiety and distress as key assessment markers, with an emphasis on emotional well‐being and psychological balance (Fortin et al, 2021; Tian et al, 2023; Wang et al, 2020). Researches indicate that PCa patients, particularly those with severe symptoms in relation to the urogenital system and sexual function (Chang et al, 2017; Drudge‐Coates et al, 2018), manifest more severe psychological distress than other cancer patients (Fervaha et al, 2021; Miller et al, 2022).…”

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Are couple‐based psychological interventions beneficial for the mental health of prostate cancer patients and their spouses? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Shen,

Sun,

et al. 2023

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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As the survival rates for prostate cancer (PCa) have improved, there has been an increasing focus on the mental health of couples affected by this condition. There have been several couple‐based psychological interventions, and yet the impact of this treatment modality on the mental health of PCa patients and their spouses is unclear. Consequently, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, LILACS, and Web of Science up to March 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) addressing the impacts of couple‐based psychological interventions on both PCa patients and their spouses. Besides, the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool was employed to evaluate the methodological quality and potential bias of the included studies. Moreover, statistical analysis and meta‐analysis were performed utilizing Revman 5.4, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) was employed to assess the certainty of evidence. A total of nine RCTs were included, utilizing anxiety, depression, distress, communication, and self‐efficacy as outcome indicators to assess mental health. Results demonstrated that couple‐based psychological interventions increased spouses' self‐efficacy (WMD, 0.21; 95% CI: −0.00 ~ 0.42; P = 0.05) and communication (SMD, 0.34; 95% CI: 0.09 ~ 0.59; P = 0.009), while reducing their distress (SMD, −0.21; 95% CI: −0.40 ~ −0.02; P = 0.03). Nonetheless, there is a need for additional research on the effect of couple‐based psychological interventions on the mental health of PCa‐affected couples given the limited evidence supporting this conclusion.

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Comparing the effects of warm footbath and foot reflexology on depression of patients undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized clinical trial

Rajabzadeh,

Namazinia,

Bahrami-Taghanaki

et al. 2024

Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncolo

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The effectiveness of reflexology on mental health in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Mediating roles of positive cognitive emotion regulation and sense of coherence in the relationship between family hardiness and post-traumatic growth among patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Mediating roles of positive cognitive emotion regulation and sense of coherence in the relationship between family hardiness and post-traumatic growth among patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Are couple‐based psychological interventions beneficial for the mental health of prostate cancer patients and their spouses? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Comparing the effects of warm footbath and foot reflexology on depression of patients undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized clinical trial

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