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Family Resilience in Adult Oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Autumn Ashley1, Kristen Marsh2, Jiying Ling3
1Autumn Ashley.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Family resilience positively impacts patients and family members, improving quality of life and reducing stress. Further research is needed to confirm causal links between family resilience and psychosocial outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Family resilience is a critical factor in patient and family well-being.
- Understanding the interplay between individual and family resilience is essential for holistic care.
- Psychosocial outcomes are significantly influenced by family dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the scientific literature on family resilience.
- To determine the relationships between patient- and family member-perceived family resilience.
- To examine the association between family resilience and psychosocial outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Searched major databases including PubMed®, CINAHL®, PsycINFO®, Sociological Abstracts, and Cochrane Library.
- Employed random effects models for pooled effect size calculations and conducted meta-analyses.
- Assessed risk of bias, study heterogeneity, and publication bias using established tools and statistics.
Main Results:
- Patient- and family member-perceived family resilience were positively correlated.
- Family resilience demonstrated a positive relationship with individual resilience in both patients and family members.
- Higher family resilience was linked to reduced symptom burden and stress, and improved affect and quality of life for patients.
- Family members experienced reduced caregiver burden and stress, with enhanced social support and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Family resilience is a significant protective factor for both patients and family members.
- Longitudinal studies are recommended to establish causal relationships between family resilience and psychosocial outcomes.
- Findings underscore the importance of fostering family resilience in clinical practice.
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