Psychological interventions for cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Narrative review

This narrative review examines interventions for cancer-related PTSD including EMDR therapy.

Article Abstract

“Aims and method: This narrative review updates the evidence base for cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Databases were searched in December 2021, and included EMBASE, Medline, PsycINFO and PubMed. Adults diagnosed with cancer who had symptoms of PTSD were included.

Results: The initial search identified 182 records, and 11 studies were included in the final review. Psychological interventions were varied, and cognitive–behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing were perceived to be most efficacious. The studies were also independently rated for methodological quality, which was found to be hugely variable.
Clinical implications: There remains a lack of high-quality intervention studies for PTSD in cancer, and there is a wide range of approaches to managing these conditions, with a large heterogeneity in the cancer populations examined and methodologies used. Specific studies designed with patient and public engagement and that tailor the PTSD intervention to particular cancer populations under investigation are required.”

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Article Access

Open access

Anderson, D., & Jones, V. (2023). Psychological interventions for cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Narrative review. BJPysch Bulletin, 48(2), 1-10. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2023.42

About the Journal

BJPsych Bulletin prioritises research, opinion and informed reflection on the state of psychiatry, management of psychiatric services, and education and training in psychiatry. It provides essential reading and practical value to psychiatrists and anyone involved in the management and provision of mental healthcare. BJPsych Bulletin is an open access, peer-reviewed journal owned by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The journal is published bimonthly by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the College.

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Date
June 8, 2023

Creator(s)
Daniel Anderson, Victoria Jones

Topics
Cancer, PTSD

Practice & Methods
Comparative Studies, Efficacy

Extent
10 pages

Publisher
Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Rights
©The Author(s), 2023

APA Citation
Anderson, D., & Jones, V. (2023). Psychological interventions for cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Narrative review. BJPysch Bulletin, 48(2), 1-10. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2023.42

Audience
EMDR Therapists

Language
English

Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews, Peer-Reviewed

Access Type
External Resource, Open Access

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