A systematic review of the quality of randomized controlled trials of psychological treatments for emotional distress in breast cancer
Meta-analyses of trials of psychological treatments for emotional distress in breast cancer (BCa) conclude that efficacious treatments exist. Subsequently, their implementation in routine care is widely promoted by health policy. However, the methodological quality of these trials has not been systematically evaluated. The present review investigates this issue.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: James Temple, Peter Salmon, Catrin Tudur-Smith, Christopher D. Huntley, Peter L. Fisher Tags: Review article Source Type: research