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:: Volume 33, Issue 5 (11-2025) ::
Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences 2025, 33(5): 18-36 Back to browse issues page
Psychotherapy Interventions in Adult Patients with Brain Tumor: A Scoping Review
Somayeh Mohamadi1 , Mohammad Hossein Ekvan1 , Sarina Alidadpour1 , Iraj Ahmadi2 , Muhammad Ibrahim Getso3 , Masoumeh Karimi4 , Omid Raiesi *5 , Zahra Soltanali1
1- Student Research Committee, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
2- Dept of Physiology, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
3- Dept of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, PMB, 3011, Kano, Nigeria
4- Dept of Epidemiology, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
5- Dept of Parasitology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran & Zoonotic Diseases Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran , o.raissi69@gmail.com
Abstract:   (36 Views)
Introduction:  A brain tumor diagnosis can be an emotionally traumatic and challenging experience that requires bio-psycho-social interventions to improve quality of life. Given the negative impact of untreated emotional symptoms, the aim of this review was to investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of psychological interventions in maintaining or improving the quality of life of adult patients with various types of brain tumors.
Materials & Methods: We searched electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus) from inception to September 16, 2023. Searches were conducted to identify published studies that examined psychological interventions in adult brain tumor patients. Fourteen studies were identified, including nine randomized controlled trials and five case studies.
Results: The findings showed that psychological interventions, especially multimodal cognitive rehabilitation programs, significantly improved the cognitive and executive functioning of brain tumor patients; these effects were maintained at several-month follow-ups. However, in some interventions, such as electronic programs, no significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups. Also, case studies indicated improvements in neuropsychological indicators, although the degree of effectiveness varied across studies.
Conclusion: Psychological interventions, as a complementary approach, have significant potential in improving the quality of life and reducing psycho-emotional symptoms in patients with brain tumors. However, the lack of controlled studies and heterogeneity of methods highlight the need for more rigorous interventional research.

 
Keywords: quality of life, brain tumor, emotional well-being, psychological treatment
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: psychology
Received: 2025/07/27 | Accepted: 2025/09/27 | Published: 2025/11/26
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