A1 - Toneti BF, et al. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2019(1414 Toneti BF, Avelar JM de P, Sousa FH, Toneti AN, Sonobe HM, Sawada NO. O significado de uma terapia integrativa de relaxamento guiado para mulheres com câncer de mama. Rev Esc Enferm USP. [Internet]. 2019 [acesso em 21 maio 2020]; 53:e03497. Disponível em: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X2018024103497. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X201802...
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Phenomenological (n=9) |
Relaxation with guided imagery, PMR conducted in association with image viewing, CD-15 minutes. Single intervention. |
Improvement of QoL during the treatment. The participants reported physical and mental well-being and relaxation after the sessions. |
B/2C |
A2 - Trachtenberg L, et al. Psychooncology. 2019(1515 Trachtenberg L, Wong J, Rennie H, McLeod D, Leung Y, Warner E, et al. Feasibility and acceptability of i-Restoring Body Image after Cancer (i-ReBIC): a pilot trial for female cancer survivors. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2019 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 29(4). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31724261/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31724261...
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Feasibility study (n=60) |
Guided imagery exercises once a week, psychoeducational material and group psychotherapeutic processes. Eight weeks. |
It identified an improvement in QoL, with no significance |
B/2B |
A3 - Barre PV, et al. Indian J Psychol Med. 2018(1717 Barre PV, Padmaja G, Rana S, Tiamongla. Stress and quality of life in cancer patients: medical and Psychological Intervention. Indian J Psychol Med. [Internet]. 2018 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 40(3). Disponível em: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5968644/. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
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Pre-experimental, single group, pre- and post-test (n=30) |
Psychoeducation package, relaxation with guided imagery and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Six weeks. |
Better global health status/QoL post-intervention. Significance between the pre- and post-intervention scores in: physical and emotional function and role performance. Significant differences in the symptoms: fatigue, pain, dyspnea, insomnia, loss of appetite, constipation and diarrhea. |
B/2B |
A4 - Esplen MJ, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2018(1818 Esplen MJ. Wong J, Warner E, Toner B. Restoring Body Image After Cancer (ReBIC): Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Oncol. [Internet]. 2018 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 36(8). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29356610/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29356610...
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RCT (n=194: IG=131, CG=63) |
90-minute weekly sessions with: imagery, psychotherapy and information. Eight weeks. |
The change in QoL was not significant. The Breast subscale showed an improvement in the intervention group with 12 months of monitoring. The group-time interaction was significant. |
A/1B |
A5 - Hoogland AI, et al. Psychooncology. 2018(1919 Hoogland AI, Lechner SC, Gonzalez BD, Small BJ, Tyson DM, Asvat Y, et al. Efficacy of a spanish-language self-administered stress management training intervention for latinas undergoing chemotherapy. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2018 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 27(4). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29462503/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29462503...
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RCT (n=240: IG=121, CG=119) |
Stress management during chemotherapy with: abdominal breathing, PMR/guided imagery and self-assertions. 13 weeks. |
Emotional well-being improved significantly. Functional and physical well-being were significantly reduced. The total severity of the symptoms increased significantly. |
A/1B |
A6 - Nicolussi AC, et al. Rev Enferm Atenção Saúde. 2018(2020 Nicolussi AC, Cardozo FMC, Paula JM de, Sawada NO. Relaxamento com imagem guiada e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de pacientes durante quimioterapia. Rev Enferm Atenção Saúde. [Internet]. 2018 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 7(2). Disponível em: http://seer.uftm.edu.br/revistaeletronica/index.php/enfer/article/view/2130. http://seer.uftm.edu.br/revistaeletronic...
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Quasi-experimental (n=240: IG=73, CG=79) |
15-minute long recording on a CD. It was applied during the chemotherapy treatment. |
At T2 there was a significant difference for the physical function and, at T3, for the physical and emotional functions, role performance, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting. For the intervention group, there |
B/2B |
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was an increase in the emotional function and a reduction of the nausea/vomiting symptoms. |
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A7 - Stoerkel E, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2018(2121 Stoerkel E, Bellanti D, Paat C, Peacock K, Aden J, Setlik R, et al. Effectiveness of a self-care toolkit for surgical breast cancer patients in a military treatment facility. J Altern Complement Med. [Internet]. 2018 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 24(9-10). Disponível em: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6157373/. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
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RCT (n=100: IG=49, CG=51) |
Breathing, relaxation, meditation, guided imagery, self-hypnosis and tools (acupressure bracelets and diary). Two weeks. |
There was no difference between the two study groups. |
A/1B |
A8 - Elias ACA, et al. Estud. psicol. 2017(2222 Elias ACA, Ricci MD, Rodriguez LHD, Pinto SD, Giglio JS, Baracat EC. Development of a Brief Psychotherapy modality entitled RIME in a hospital setting using alchemical images. Estud. psicol. [Internet]. 2017 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 34(4). Disponível em: https://www.scielo.br/pdf/estpsi/v34n4/1982-0275-estpsi-34-04-00534.pdf. https://www.scielo.br/pdf/estpsi/v34n4/1...
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Exploratory, comparative and descriptive (n=28) |
Relaxation techniques, guided imagery and elements of spirituality. Mean duration of five weeks. |
Significant improvement in perceived QoL. It did not present significant improvements in the WHOQOL domains or in satisfaction with health, according to WHOQOL. |
B/2C |
A9 - Shahriari M, et al. J Educ Health Promot. 2017(2323 Shahriari M, Dehghan M, Pahlavanzadeh S, Hazini A. Effects of progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery and deep diaphragmatic breathing on quality of life in elderly with breast or prostate cancer. J Educ Health Promot. [Internet]. 2017 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 6(1). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28546966/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28546966...
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CT (n=50: IG=25, CG=25) |
Relaxing scenery images at least twice a day. Six weeks. |
Significant increase in the intervention group in overall QoL and functional domains. |
A/1B |
A10 - Charalambous A, et al. PLoS One. 2016(44 Charalambous A, Giannakopoulou M, Bozas E, Marcou Y, Kitsios P, Paikousis L. Guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation as a cluster of symptoms management intervention in patients receiving chemotherapy: a randomized control trial. PLoS ONE. [Internet]. 2016 [acesso em 27 maio 2020]; 11(6). Disponível em: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920431/pdf/pone.0156911.pdf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
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RCT (n=236: IG=120, CG=116) |
Script with auditory, tactile and olfactory images accompanied by music: breathing exercise, followed by PMR and guided imagery session. Four weeks. |
Increase in the global QoL scores and better HRQoL in the intervention group. Significant reduction after the intervention for sexual functioning and treatment-related functions and significant increase in all the functional scores. |
A/1B |
A11 - Koplin G, et al. Cancer Med. 2016(2424 Koplin G, Müller V, Heise G, Pratschke J, Schwenk W, Haase O. Effects of psychological interventions and patients’ affect on short-term quality of life in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Cancer Med. [Internet]. 2016 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 5(7). Disponível em: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4863926/. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
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RCT (n=60: IG=20, CG=18) |
12-minute long audio three times a day. Application two days before the surgery and for at least 30 days after. |
The intervention group had higher scores in loss of appetite on the third day and in dyspnea on the 30th postoperative day. On the 30th postoperative day, the QoL scores were markedly lower in the patients with an ostomy. |
B/2B |
A12 - Elias AC, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015(1616 Elias ACA, Ricci MD, Rodriguez LHD, Pinto SD, Giglio JS, Baracat EC. The biopsychosocial spiritual model applied to the treatment of women with breast cancer, through RIME intervention (relaxation, mental images, spirituality). Complement Ther Clin Pract. [Internet]. 2015 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 21(1). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25682524/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25682524...
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RCT (n=28) |
Relaxation techniques, guided imagery and elements of spirituality. Three weeks. |
Significant improvement in the perception of QoL after the intervention. There were no significant improvements in the QoL domains or in satisfaction with health. |
B/2B |
A13 - Freeman LW, et al. Psychooncology. 2015(2525 Freeman LW, White R, Ratcliff CG, Sutton S, Stewart M, Palmer JL, et al. A randomized trial comparing live and telemedicine deliveries of an imagery-based behavioral intervention for breast cancer survivors: reducing symptoms and barriers to care. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2015 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 24(8). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25146413/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25146413...
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RCT (n=118) |
CD with guided imagery, lasting from 20 to 30 minutes. Daily practices were encouraged. Minimum duration of three months. |
The intervention group presented improvements in the cognitive function and fatigue, as well as a significant improvement in sleep quality. |
B/2B |
A14 - Garssen B, et al. Psychooncology. 2013(2626 Garssen B, Boomsma MF, Meezenbroek E de J, Porsild T, Berkhof J, Berbee M, et al. Stress management training for breast cancer surgery patients. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2013 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 22(3). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22383279/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22383279...
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RCT (n=70: IG=34, CG=36) |
Guided imagery techniques and counseling, through audio material to be used at home. One month. |
QoL increased two and thirty days after the surgery in the intervention group. There was no significant difference between the groups. |
B/1B |
A15 - Gaston-Johansson F, et al. Psychooncology. 2013(2727 Gaston-Johansson F, Fall-Dickson JM, Nanda JP, Sarenmalm EK, Browall M, Goldstein N. Long-term effect of the self-management comprehensive coping strategy program on quality of life in patients with breast cancer treated with high-dose chemotherapy. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2013 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 22(3). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22290808/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22290808...
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RCT (n=110) |
Comprehensive coping strategy program with: preparatory education, cognitive restructuring, improvement of coping skills and relaxation with guided imagery. Minimum duration of three months. |
The intervention group presented a significant improvement in overall QoL, health and socioeconomic functioning, and psychological/spiritual well-being. |
A/1B |
A16 - Jacobsen PB, et al. Psychooncology. 2013(2828 Jacobsen PB, Phillips KM, Jim HSL, Small BJ, Faul LA, Meade CD, et al. Effects of self-directed stress management training and home-based exercise on quality of life in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. Psychooncology. [Internet]. 2013 [acesso em 23 maio 2020]; 22(6). Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22715124/. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22715124...
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RCT (n=460) |
Video, booklet and audio with information, demonstrations and instructions on controlled breathing, PMR with guided imagery and self-assertions. 12 weeks. |
None of the intervention conditions had a beneficial impact on composite measures of physical and mental QoL. |
B/2B |