2022
DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00505-x
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Psychological Interventions Prior to Cancer Surgery: a Review of Reviews

Abstract: Purpose of Review Patients with cancer who have high levels of psychological distress have poor treatment compliance and worse outcomes. This “review of reviews” provides a narrative synthesis of the impact of psychological prehabilitation interventions on individuals awaiting cancer surgery. Recent Findings Twenty reviews of prehabilitation with psychological interventions were identified. There is a trend towards improved psychological outcomes following… Show more

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“…The Fil-Rouge Integrated Psycho-Oncological Support (FRI-POS) project is in line with the agreement of April 17, 2019, between the Italian State and its Regions, and the European Cancer Plan presented in February 2021 [31], even if it was designed following the Italian National Cancer Plan of 2016. In it, an integrated supportive intervention based on a close synergy between psycho-oncologists, medical, and nursing staff is proposed [32,33].…”
Section: The Fripos Projectmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The Fil-Rouge Integrated Psycho-Oncological Support (FRI-POS) project is in line with the agreement of April 17, 2019, between the Italian State and its Regions, and the European Cancer Plan presented in February 2021 [31], even if it was designed following the Italian National Cancer Plan of 2016. In it, an integrated supportive intervention based on a close synergy between psycho-oncologists, medical, and nursing staff is proposed [32,33].…”
Section: The Fripos Projectmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients with cancer often present with high levels of psychological distress around diagnosis and interventions, thus leading to poorer treatment compliance and worsened clinical outcomes. [19][20][21] The wellness component of prehabilitation programs focus on optimizing general well-being and mindfulness, along with effective detection and treatment of distress in cancer settings. 20,21 A prehabilitation program designed to improve patients' mental and psychological well-being improves treatment response and recovery after the operation.…”
Section: Wellness and Psychosocial Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…20,21 A prehabilitation program designed to improve patients' mental and psychological well-being improves treatment response and recovery after the operation. [19][20][21] Common options include meditation group sessions, participation in psychoeducational sessions, or a referral to a specialized psychiatrist or clinical psychologist with experience in treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Providing psychological and wellness support early and prior to surgery has the potential to improve psychological health, well-being, and clinical outcomes.…”
Section: Wellness and Psychosocial Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients often report high levels of distress following diagnosis, which can affect their ability to cope with the illness and its treatment, and impair their quality of life (Holland, 2013;Werner et al, 2012). Evidence points towards the potential of improving both psychological and treatment outcomes via provision of psychological support early in the cancer pathway prior to surgical intervention (Grimmett et al, 2022).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%