Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
A comprehensive review of European clinical practice guidelines on psychological and cognitive assessment and support for cancer patients and their families
By Durosini I, Monzani D, Coppini V and 22 others.
Abstract
Purpose
Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide and, consequently, awareness of the psychological and cognitive challenges faced by patients and their families increases. To address these needs, psycho-oncological Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and recommendations have been progressively developed. This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of existing European CPGs and recommendations regarding psychological and cognitive assessment and support for cancer patients and their families.
Methods
A literature search was conducted on PsycINFO, Scopus, and Medline (PubMed interface), supplemented by a secondary search strategy. Only CPGs published in the last 15 years were considered. Data extraction focused on guideline characteristics, target population, symptoms addressed, assessment tools, recommended interventions, and quality appraisal.