Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

SFBT may be effective in reducing anxiety, depression, cancer-related fatigue and improving quality of life in cancer patients. However, due to the limitations of the original study, including a high risk of bias and significant heterogeneity, although the research results are encouraging, the overall quality of existing evidence is low, so we cannot draw clear conclusions. More robust research designs are needed to accurately evaluate the effects of this treatment.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1741088
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Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
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Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Abstract

SFBT may be effective in reducing anxiety, depression, cancer-related fatigue and improving quality of life in cancer patients. However, due to the limitations of the original study, including a high risk of bias and significant heterogeneity, although the research results are encouraging, the overall quality of existing evidence is low, so we cannot draw clear conclusions. More robust research designs are needed to accurately evaluate the effects of this treatment.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 17
Army Medical University (CN), Xinjiang Medical University (CN), Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
Chongqing Municipal Health Commission, Army Medical University
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
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