A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Lifestyle and Gynecologic Oncology Nursing Interventions on the Enhancement of Quality of Life.
Hongying Sun, Chuang Wang, Yakun Gao et al.
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In 30 seconds
This meta-analysis assessed the effects of lifestyle and gynecologic oncology nursing interventions on quality of life (QoL) in 915 women with gynecologic cancer across 13 randomized controlled trials. The analysis found that these interventions significantly improved QoL in women with ovarian cancer, with a mean difference of 4.28 (95% CI: 0.45-8.10, p = 0.03).
Key findings
- Interventions improved QoL in women with ovarian cancer (MD 4.28, 95% CI: 0.45-8.10, p = 0.03).
- No significant QoL differences for mixed cancers at 6 months (MD 2.11, p = 0.17).
- Marked heterogeneity and varied study designs were noted across trials.
- Very low-certainty evidence suggests the need for larger, standardized trials.
Why it matters
Improving quality of life is crucial for patients with gynecologic cancer, and understanding effective interventions can guide nursing practices and patient support strategies.
What to keep in mind
Substantial heterogeneity, varied designs and interventions, small sample sizes, and variable risk of bias limit the certainty of the findings.