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This research aimed to assess the impact of family-centered early palliative care on the mental health and quality of life of patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers.

February 14, 2026American Journal of Clinical Oncology

Effects of a Family-centered Early Palliative Care Intervention on the Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers

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CBCongming BuXuzhou Medical College YWYì WángBGI Group (China)FGFeng GuInstitute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

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A randomized controlled trial shows improved mental health and quality of life in advanced cancer patients and their caregivers, indicating effective palliative strategies.

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This research aimed to assess the impact of family-centered early palliative care on the mental health and quality of life of patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers.
Remote randomized controlled trial with 104 participants (advanced cancer patients and caregivers)
Participants were paired and assigned to either an intervention group (received palliative care) or control group
Assessment used various scales at baseline, post-intervention, and one month after intervention
Evaluation included measures of anxiety, depression, resilience, benefit discovery, and quality of life.
Intervention group reported significantly higher resilience and quality of life compared to the control group at T2 and T3 (P < 0.01)
Intervention group showed lower anxiety and depression levels than the control group at both time points (P < 0.01)
Analyses indicated significant interactions among group, time, and role in terms of anxiety and resilience, with distinct effects noted between patients and caregivers (P < 0.01).

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Bu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011812ccff479cfe58446 https://doi.org/10.1097/coc.0000000000001301

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A randomized controlled trial shows improved mental health and quality of life in advanced cancer patients and their caregivers, indicating effective palliative strategies.

Effects of a Family-centered Early Palliative Care Intervention on the Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers

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Effects of a Family-centered Early Palliative Care Intervention on the Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers

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