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Factors correlated with demoralization among cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Symptom Severity and Demoralization Associated With Functional Ability Impairment in Oral Cancer Patients.The journal of nursing research : JNR · 2026Article
- Characteristics and influencing factors of demoralization in ovarian cancer: a latent profile analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Addressing Existential Distress Through Compassion: Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Compassion With You (COMwithU), a Compassion-Based Intervention for Patients With Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of demoralization in stroke patients: a cross-sectional study in China.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Demoralization syndrome among women exposed to war: comparing breast cancer survivors and those with no breast cancer history.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Impact of social support on demoralization in patients with gynecological cancer: The chain mediating role of resourcefulness and resilience.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Social support and demoralization among patients with lung cancer in China: A moderated mediation model of self-efficacy and symptom distress.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Demoralization syndrome in elderly patients with advanced lung cancer: a multi-center study in North China.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesDemoralization isa common psychological problem in cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the correlated factors of demoralization among cancer patients. We also summarized the available evidence, effect estimates, and the strength of statistical associations between demoralization and its associated factors.
methodsWe systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, the Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and 2 electronic databases to identify studies published up to October 2023 with data on the correlates of demoralization. Two researchers independently reviewed references, extracted data, and assessed data quality. Meta-analysis was performed using R4.1.1 software.
resultsThirty-eight studies were included in this meta-analysis. For the most studied sociodemographic correlates, demoralization was negatively correlated with income ( SIGNIFICANCE OF
resultsDemoralization showed either positive or negative associations with sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological variables. More research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms to develop effective interventions. This review provides information on the factors associated with demoralization in cancer patients, which can be used to inform strategies for clinical care providers.
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