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Psycho-oncology: Bridging mental health and cancer care in modern medicine
Kanchan Upadhyay1, Raunak Kumar Tamrakar1, Sunil Kumar2
1Department of Applied Physics, Bhilai Institute of Technology (Seth Balkrishan Memorial), Near Bhilai Power House, Durg, 491001, Chhattisgarh, India.
Abstract:
Psycho-oncology integrates psychological care into oncology to address distress, improve adherence, and enhance quality of life, yet its nursing-led applications remain underexplored.
Purpose:
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on psycho-oncological interventions and their implications for psychiatric/mental health nursing practice, incorporating recent advancements from 2023 to 2025.
Methods:
A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus from January 2015 to November 2025.
Inclusion Criteria:
peer-reviewed articles in English on psycho-oncological interventions, psychological distress, or nursing roles in cancer care.
Exclusions:
case reports, non-empirical studies, pre-2015 publications. Quality appraisal used the MMAT tool for methodological rigor.
Results:
Seventy-five studies were included. Key interventions (CBT, MBSR, SSRIs) reduce distress (moderate to strong evidence), with emerging data on mind-body therapies for pain relief and global prevalence of survivor mental health issues. Nursing-led screening, communication training, and caregiver support improve outcomes. Barriers include stigma and resource gaps, particularly in MENA regions.
Conclusions:
Psycho-oncology supports mental health nursing through distress screening, intervention delivery, and advocacy, contributing to more integrated care models. Limitations include reliance on English-language publications and potential publication bias, which may limit generalizability. Future research should focus on longitudinal trials and equity in low-resource settings.
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