Systematic review reveals cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces anxiety and depression in patients with head and neck cancer, suggesting potential benefits for mental health.
Key Points
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy significantly reduced anxiety and depression scores in patients with head and neck cancer.
The effect of CBT on improving quality of life was not statistically significant, indicating room for future research.
The review included six randomized controlled trials with a total of 657 participants undergoing CBT.
Heterogeneity across studies suggests that design factors and assessment tools may impact outcomes, calling for more rigorous trials.