Professionally led support groups for people living with advanced or metastatic cancer: a systematic scoping review of effectiveness and factors critical to implementation success within real-world healthcare and community settings

ConclusionsProfessionally led tumour-specific support groups demonstrate effectiveness in reducing mood disturbances, distress and pain among patients. Successful implementation hinges on factors such as leadership expertise, operational methods and resource allocation.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsProfessionally led support groups may fill an important gap in supportive care for people with advanced or metastatic cancer.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research