Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of expressive writing disclosure on cancer and palliative care patients ’ health-related outcomes

ConclusionFindings showed some benefits of EW for people with cancer, but not necessarily in anxiety or depression. Heterogeneity in the delivery of interventions and their content, and shortcomings in the methodologies used highlight the need for stronger evidence in the field through high-quality trials and consistencies in the protocol, focusing on outcomes that this review highlighted as potential outcome targets.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research