Spiritual interventions: Improving the lives of colorectal cancer survivors-A systematic literature review.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.