A retrospective pilot study of high-quality nursing care for cervical cancer

High-quality nursing care on psychological disorder in ovarian cancer during perioperative period: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND

This study aimed to explore the effect of high-quality nursing care (HQNC) on psychological disorder in patients with ovarian cancer (OC) during the perioperative period (PPP).

METHODS

A literature search was performed at the Cochrane Library, PUBMED, Excerpt Medica Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database from their inception until March 1, 2022. Two authors independently performed study selection, data collection, and methodological quality evaluation. The outcomes were anxiety (as measured by the Self-rating Anxiety Scale), depression (as measured by Self-rating Depression Scale), length of hospital stay, and rate of patient satisfaction.

RESULTS

Eight trials involving 742 patients with OC were included in this study. Results of the data analysis showed that patients who received HQNC had a more promising effect on anxiety relief (mean difference, -9.00; random 95% confidence interval, -11.36 to -6.63; P < .001) and depression decrease (mean difference, -7.62; random 95% confidence intervals, -8.45 to -6.78; P < .001) than patients who underwent routine nursing care.

CONCLUSION

This study summarized the latest evidence of HQNC on psychological disorder relief in patients with OC during perioperative period. These findings showed that HQNC may benefit patients with anxiety and depression.

Effects of interventions on rumination among individuals with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AIM

This study aimed to examine the effects of interventions on rumination among individuals with cancer.

DESIGN

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

DATA SOURCES

Six databases (Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PsyArticles, CINAHL, PubMed and Web of Science) were searched for relevant articles published between January 2000 and April 2020.

REVIEW METHODS

The findings of experimental studies (including both experimental and control groups) related to interventions to effect rumination of individuals with cancer were included. Comprehensive meta-analysis was used to analyse the data. Hedges' g and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed to estimate the effect. Additionally, funnel plots were created and heterogeneity was analysed using the I² test. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) was used.

RESULTS

Eight studies, which included a total sample of 856 individuals with cancer, were included. Half of the studies (n = 4) were randomised controlled trials, and six of them had conducted mindfulness-based interventions. The interventions had significant effects on rumination among individuals with cancer (z = -2.356, Q = 167.663, p < 0.001, I²  = 95.825%). The effect size was -0.894 (95% CI = [-1.638, -0.150]) and statistically significant (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION

The interventions had reduced rumination among individuals with cancer. These effects should be interpreted with caution because there was a high level of heterogeneity. However, only a few studies were included, and the findings underscore the need for further research.

IMPACT

Many individuals are likely to benefit from rumination-focused interventions, especially mindfulness-based interventions. Nurses should utilise available opportunities to facilitate the optimal management of cancer-related rumination.