Effect of telehealth interventions on quality of life in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Li, Juejin; Liu, Yong; Jiang, Jianjun; Peng, Xingchen; Hu, Xiaolin

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103970

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“…19 Other reviews have suggested a positive impact of telehealth on quality of life, but focused more on web-based interventions than on direct provider or patient communications. 20,21 A study from the Veterans Administration, for instance, suggested use of telehealth throughout the cancer experience, including preoperative counseling, monitoring while on active treatment, and during surveillance, interspersed with in-person visits or labwork. 22 However, barriers were assessed only at the patient, rather than the provider level.…”

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Cancer Provider and Survivor Experiences With Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arem

Moses

Cisneros

et al. 2022

JCO Oncology Practice

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PURPOSE The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid shifts in cancer survivorship care, including the widespread use of telehealth. Given the swift transition and limited data on preferences and experiences around telehealth, we surveyed oncology providers and post-treatment survivors to better understand experiences with the transition to telehealth. METHODS We distributed provider (MD, PA or NP, nurse, navigator, and social worker) and survivor surveys through the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in mid-October 2020. Survivor surveys were also disseminated through patient advocacy organizations. We included questions on demographics, experiences with telehealth, and preferences for future telehealth utilization. RESULTS Among N = 607 providers and N = 539 cancer survivors, there was overwhelmingly more support from providers than from survivors for delivery of various types of survivorship care via telehealth and greater comfort with telehealth technologies. The only types of appointments deemed appropriate for survivorship care by both > 50% of providers and survivors were discussion of laboratory results or imaging, assessment and/or management of cancer treatment symptoms, nutrition counseling, and patient navigation support. Only a quarter of survivors reported increased access to health care services (25.5%), and 32.0% reported that they would use telehealth again. CONCLUSION Although there have been drastic changes in technological capabilities and billing reimbursement structures for telehealth, there are still concerns around delivery of a broad range of survivorship care services via telehealth, particularly from the patient perspective. Still, offering telehealth services, where endorsed by providers and if available and acceptable to cancer survivors, may provide more efficient and accessible care following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cancer Provider and Survivor Experiences With Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arem

Moses

Cisneros

et al. 2022

JCO Oncology Practice

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“…[66] The web-based online system can provide an informative and professional communication platform for healthcare providers and patients. Compared with previously published studies, [67,68] we have observed the unique superiority of wearable devices and motion capture technology in telehealth-based exercise interventions. Wearable remote devices are important to achieve remote medical monitoring, which has good biocompatibility and accessibility, and it can be applied in various environments.…”

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Effect of a telehealth-based exercise intervention on the physical activity of patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Peng¹,

Zhang²,

Wang³

et al. 2022

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…The aromatherapy administered for a prolonged period may lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of olfactory receptors, thus decreasing the therapeutic effectiveness ( 69 ). Moreover, tumor progression and decline in treatment adherence may explain the lack of efficacy when aromatherapy was applied for more than 4 weeks ( 70 ). New studies will explore the real impact of aromatherapy administered for a prolonged period of time.…”

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The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bai

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundAnxiety and depression are highly prevalent in people with cancer. Medical therapies are usually prescribed to alleviate anxiety and depression, but they are associated with a variety of adverse effects. Recently, aromatherapy showed potential as a complementary medicine to improve psychological health and wellbeing. However, its effectiveness on relieving anxiety and depression has not been established.ObjectiveThis study explored the beneficial effects of aromatherapy on psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression in people with cancer.MethodsWe searched international databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, Ebscohost, ProQuest and Scopus from inception to 31 May 2021. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. The systematic review and meta-analysis were performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. Quantitative analysis was performed on the studies that met our inclusion criteria, and Meta-analysis was performed on the studies with available data by RevMan software.ResultsThe quality of the literatures were assessed carefully by two researchers, a total of 17 studies were included in the systematic review and 10 articles were conducted in meta-analysis. The aromatherapy was effective in relieving anxiety (SMD = −0.49, p < 0.05) in people with cancer. Subgroup analysis suggested that most effective methods were aromatic massage (SMD = −0.70, p < 0.005), aromatherapy with lavender essential oils (SMD = −1.12, p < 0.01), short-time interventions (duration < 4weeks) (SMD = −0.87, p < 0.05) and studies in Asia (SMD = −0.83, p < 0.05). Regarding depression and psychological wellbeing, there were no difference between aromatherapy and control groups.ConclusionIn cancer patients, the aromatherapy was effective for relieving anxiety. However, there was no beneficial effect on depression and psychological wellbeing.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, identifier: CRD42021272465.

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Effect of telehealth interventions on quality of life in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Cited by 67 publications

References 66 publications

Cancer Provider and Survivor Experiences With Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cancer Provider and Survivor Experiences With Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effect of a telehealth-based exercise intervention on the physical activity of patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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