Phianmongkhol, Y., Thongubon, K., & Woottiluk, P. (2015). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for control of pain in lung cancer patients: An integrated review. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 16, 6033–6038.
STUDY PURPOSE: To synthesize the evidence regarding effectiveness of cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) for pain in patients with lung cancer
TYPE OF STUDY: Systematic review
PHASE OF CARE: Late effects and survivorship
APPLICATIONS: Palliative care
The review included two studies that involved such interventions as distraction and relaxation and imagery rather than true CBT-approach interventions. No conclusions were drawn due to the lack of substantial evidence.
Very limited evidence exists regarding effects of CBT-type interventions for pain among patients with lung cancer.
This review showed there is little evidence to determine effectiveness of CBT for pain in patients with lung cancer.