Spiritual interventions: Improving the lives of colorectal cancer survivors—A systematic literature review

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AbstractAimTo systematically review the types of spiritual interventions available for colorectal cancer survivors and determine if they improve their lives.DesignSystematic review.Data SourceA thorough literature search was conducted in July 2023 using PRIMO, PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, CINAHL, Scopus, and EMBASE.Review MethodsAs an extension of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis (PRISMA) checklist, the Synthesis Without Meta‐Analysis reporting guideline was employed. A narrative synthesis was used to analyse the data.ResultsThirty‐five articles were analysed for this study. The findings suggest that psychoeducational intervention, cognitive behavioural therapy intervention, mindfulness intervention, social intervention, and spiritual counselling improved CRC survivor's coping skills, boosted self‐esteem, lessened anxiety, instilled hope, enhanced daily functioning, improved survival rates, improved neurological functional status and quality of life (QoL).ConclusionThere is proof that spiritual interventions help CRC patients and improve their QoL. It has been discovered that spiritual intervention is helpful in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of CRC conditions.ImpactCRC survivors may have impairments in their physical ability and daily functioning as a result of many symptoms, such as pain, bowel dysfunction, and exhaustion. Furthermore, individuals may encounter difficulties in several aspects of their psychological, emotional, social, and role functioning due to the presence of dread symptoms. Therefore, these study will help CRC survivors To implement spiritual interventions in the management of their long‐term care. To cultivate problem‐solving abilities, foster self‐assurance, and enhance self‐awareness. To alleviate symptoms, enhance everyday functioning, and improve QoL. No InducementNo financial incentives were used to compensate patients or members of the public for this review.