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Spiritual interventions: Improving the lives of colorectal cancer survivors-A systematic literature review.

Journal of advanced nursing
December 1, 2024
Calixtus Abiodun Okere et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine whether mindfulness interventions improve coping skills, self-esteem, anxiety, hope, daily functioning, and quality of life in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors.

Results Summary

The study found that mindfulness interventions, among other spiritual interventions, improved CRC survivors' coping skills, reduced anxiety, enhanced daily functioning, and boosted quality of life. The results suggest mindfulness is beneficial in managing CRC-related symptoms and psychological challenges.

Population

Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (43)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
psychoeducational intervention
increase
CRC survivor's coping skills
CRC survivors
-
improved
#1
psychoeducational intervention
increase
self-esteem
CRC survivors
-
boosted
#2
psychoeducational intervention
decrease
anxiety
CRC survivors
-
lessened
#3
psychoeducational intervention
increase
hope
CRC survivors
-
instilled
#4
psychoeducational intervention
increase
daily functioning
CRC survivors
-
enhanced
#5
psychoeducational intervention
increase
survival rates
CRC survivors
-
improved
#6
psychoeducational intervention
increase
neurological functional status
CRC survivors
-
improved
#7
psychoeducational intervention
increase
quality of life (QoL)
CRC survivors
-
improved
#8
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
CRC survivor's coping skills
CRC survivors
-
improved
#9
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
self-esteem
CRC survivors
-
boosted
#10
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
decrease
anxiety
CRC survivors
-
lessened
#11
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
hope
CRC survivors
-
instilled
#12
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
daily functioning
CRC survivors
-
enhanced
#13
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
survival rates
CRC survivors
-
improved
#14
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
neurological functional status
CRC survivors
-
improved
#15
cognitive behavioural therapy intervention
increase
quality of life (QoL)
CRC survivors
-
improved
#16
mindfulness intervention
increase
CRC survivor's coping skills
CRC survivors
-
improved
#17
mindfulness intervention
increase
self-esteem
CRC survivors
-
boosted
#18
mindfulness intervention
decrease
anxiety
CRC survivors
-
lessened
#19
mindfulness intervention
increase
hope
CRC survivors
-
instilled
#20
mindfulness intervention
increase
daily functioning
CRC survivors
-
enhanced
#21
mindfulness intervention
increase
survival rates
CRC survivors
-
improved
#22
mindfulness intervention
increase
neurological functional status
CRC survivors
-
improved
#23
mindfulness intervention
increase
quality of life (QoL)
CRC survivors
-
improved
#24
social intervention
increase
CRC survivor's coping skills
CRC survivors
-
improved
#25
social intervention
increase
self-esteem
CRC survivors
-
boosted
#26
social intervention
decrease
anxiety
CRC survivors
-
lessened
#27
social intervention
increase
hope
CRC survivors
-
instilled
#28
social intervention
increase
daily functioning
CRC survivors
-
enhanced
#29
social intervention
increase
survival rates
CRC survivors
-
improved
#30
social intervention
increase
neurological functional status
CRC survivors
-
improved
#31
social intervention
increase
quality of life (QoL)
CRC survivors
-
improved
#32
spiritual counselling
increase
CRC survivor's coping skills
CRC survivors
-
improved
#33
spiritual counselling
increase
self-esteem
CRC survivors
-
boosted
#34
spiritual counselling
decrease
anxiety
CRC survivors
-
lessened
#35
spiritual counselling
increase
hope
CRC survivors
-
instilled
#36
spiritual counselling
increase
daily functioning
CRC survivors
-
enhanced
#37
spiritual counselling
increase
survival rates
CRC survivors
-
improved
#38
spiritual counselling
increase
neurological functional status
CRC survivors
-
improved
#39
spiritual counselling
increase
quality of life (QoL)
CRC survivors
-
improved
#40
spiritual interventions
increase
CRC patients
CRC patients
-
help
#41
spiritual interventions
increase
their QoL
CRC patients
-
improve
#42
spiritual intervention
increase
diagnosis, management, and treatment of CRC conditions
-
-
helpful
#43
Abstract

AIM: To systematically review the types of spiritual interventions available for colorectal cancer survivors and determine if they improve their lives. DESIGN: Systematic review. DATA SOURCE: A thorough literature search was conducted in July 2023 using PRIMO, PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, CINAHL, Scopus, and EMBASE. REVIEW METHODS: As an extension of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) checklist, the Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis reporting guideline was employed. A narrative synthesis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS: Thirty-five articles were analysed for this study. The findings suggest that psychoeducational intervention, cognitive behavioural therapy intervention, mindfulness intervention, social intervention, and spiritual counselling improved CRC survivor's coping skills, boosted self-esteem, lessened anxiety, instilled hope, enhanced daily functioning, improved survival rates, improved neurological functional status and quality of life (QoL). CONCLUSION: There is proof that spiritual interventions help CRC patients and improve their QoL. It has been discovered that spiritual intervention is helpful in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of CRC conditions. IMPACT: CRC survivors may have impairments in their physical ability and daily functioning as a result of many symptoms, such as pain, bowel dysfunction, and exhaustion. Furthermore, individuals may encounter difficulties in several aspects of their psychological, emotional, social, and role functioning due to the presence of dread symptoms. Therefore, these study will help CRC survivors To implement spiritual interventions in the management of their long-term care. To cultivate problem-solving abilities, foster self-assurance, and enhance self-awareness. To alleviate symptoms, enhance everyday functioning, and improve QoL. NO INDUCEMENT: No financial incentives were used to compensate patients or members of the public for this review.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansAdaptation, PsychologicalCancer SurvivorsColorectal NeoplasmsQuality of LifeSpirituality
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality78/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.56
Normalized Score0.70
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