Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology · 3 authors, 1 centre
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A systematic review of 18 RCTs found that non-professionally led peer-to-peer support for adult cancer survivors generally produced only small effects on depression, anxiety, coping, and quality of life, though beneficial effects were more apparent in BRCA populations and face-to-face settings.
This systematic review synthesized 18 RCTs published from January 2000 to March 2023 evaluating non-professionally led peer-to-peer support in adult cancer survivors. Beneficial effects were more apparent in BRCA mutation carriers, face-to-face settings, and cancer-specific quality of life assessments. The authors note a need for more RCTs with high methodological standards, as most evidence reflects short-term effects.
