Effects of life review on mental health and well-being among cancer patients: A systematic review
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Background Cancer patients often experience psychological distress. Life review has increasingly been used to enhance their mental health and well-being. However, no systematic review has synthesized the evidence, and its effects remain unclear. Objective To examine and synthesize the best available evidence on the effects of life review on mental health and well-being among cancer patients. Design Systematic review of randomized controlled trials and clinical controlled trials. Data sources Twelve electronic databases were searched for published studies reported in English or Chinese, from inception to September 2016. Other supplementary sources, such as related websites, professional books, reference lists, and author contacts were also used for published or unpublished studies. Review methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify eligible randomized controlled trials or clinical controlled trials about the effects of life review on cancer patients. Study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction were independently performed by two reviewers. The results were synthesized without meta-analysis in this review. Results Fifteen studies (899 participants) were identified; of that total, nine studies were rated as strong in quality, while six studies were of moderate quality. In addition to structured life review interviews, other elements such as memory prompts and a legacy product were integrated into life review programs. A majority of studies in…
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Connection, Compassion, and Community
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The Biopsychosocial Assessment
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The Concept of Wellness in Psychiatric and Substance-Use Disorders
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Wellness in Cancer and Neoplastic Diseases
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Wellness Interventions for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals
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Neurological and Neurosurgical Disorders and Wellness
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Gastrointestinal System and Wellness
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IsHak, W. W. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108650182.051
Lundy, J. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108650182.022
IsHak, W. W., Mann, A., Manoukian, V., Pakhdikian, S., Chaudhry, M., Liu, A., & Bart, R. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108650182.001
IsHak, W. W. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108650182.053
TikTok-assisted care for psychological disorders in cancer patients: a mixed study (Preprint)Preprint
Li, S., Liu, X., Wang, X., & Ma, X. (2023) · doi:10.2196/preprints.45628
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"There's More to Life than Just Cancer": A Study of Life Review Intervention in Palliative CarePreprint
Ng, J. K.-Q., Subramaniam, P., Ismail, F., Ahmad, M., & Shamsudin, N. L. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4844679
Ando, M., Akechi, T., Kosugi, T., & Kashiwada, T. (2025) · Psychology · doi:10.4236/psych.2025.164028
“Zhang, Xiao, & Chen (2017) pointed out the problem by the systematic review: Life review is commonly undertaken in hospitals, palliative care units or other healthcare institutions.”
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Innovating End-of-Life Psychological Care to Promoting Dignity and Purpose
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- Authors
- Zhang, X., Xiao, H., & Chen, Y.
- Affiliations
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Corresponding author
- Xiao, Huimin
- Venue
- International Journal of Nursing Studies
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2017-09
- Volume
- 74
- Pages
- 138-148
- ISSN
- 0020-7489 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2695545075
- Cited by
- 101
- References
- 45
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 59 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 2
- FWCI
- 1.86
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Nursing Studies (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Keywords
- life review, cancer patients, mental health, well-being, psychological distress, depression, anxiety, hope, self-esteem, quality of life
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Quality of Life
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