Abstract
Most patients with breast cancer receive psycho-educational procedures. The feasibility of these interventions has not yet been established, however. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify the psycho-social (psychoeducational and other) supporting experimental studies with breast cancer patients. Articles have been searched in electronic scientific databases. Independently assessed and collected data from eligible studies by two review authors. Discussion resolved any disagreement. The data extracted included participant information, methods, intervention and outcome. Twelve papers that meet the inclusion criteria are subjected to review. The research included a total of 1834 breast cancer participants. Significant improvement was reported after psychoeducational intervention in multiple psycho-social factors. Meta-analysis found that a significant amount of heterogenicity with high evidence -3.96 (95% CI: -4.39 to -3.83; P = <0.00001; I2 = 92%; Chi2 test P < 0.00001). Our study strengthens the evidence of psychosocial support's efficacy in improving symptoms of breast cancer and psychoeducational intervention in promoting psychological well-being.