Correlates of self‐rated attachment in patients with cancer and their caregivers: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionsPatients with cancer and their caregivers showing high levels of insecure attachment are at risk of experiencing higher levels of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and poor social support. Findings suggest that clinicians' awareness of attachment styles may serve as important clinical insight to improve treatment outcomes. Large‐scale studies and longitudinal studies are required to investigate distinct longitudinal pathways in cancer‐related distress across different attachment styles Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Psycho-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research