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Peer-reviewedCC BY 4.0Irish Journal of Medical Science

Effects of psychosocial interventions on sexual function, quality of life, and stress in women with gynecologic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • Esra Aydın1
  • Handan Özcan2
  • Sevda Karakaş1
  • Sevda Uzun3
  1. 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, Turkey
  2. 2Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
  3. 3Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of psychosocial interventions on sexual function, quality of life, and stress levels in women with gynecologic cancer.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and the YÖK Thesis Center were searched between June and July 2024 without year restriction. Randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies evaluating psychosocial interventions were included. Data were synthesized using meta-analysis and narrative synthesis. Outcomes were synthesized separately for sexual function, quality of life, and stress.

Results: Seven studies were included in the analysis. Psychosocial interventions significantly improved sexual function (SMD: 0.868; 95% CI: 0.021 to 1.715; Z = 2.008; p = 0.045; I2 = 89.97%) and quality of life (SMD: 0.709; 95% CI: 0.060 to 1.358; Z = 2.142; p = 0.032; I2 = 88.61%) in women with gynecologic cancer. However, psychosocial interventions did not demonstrate a significant effect on stress levels (SMD: − 1.126; 95% CI: − 2.649 to 0.397; Z = − 1.449; p = 0.147; I2 = 95.65%).

Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that psychosocial interventions are associated with improvements in sexual function and quality of life among women with gynecologic cancer, whereas no statistically significant reduction in stress was observed. Although substantial between-study heterogeneity was present, the overall evidence supports the integration of psychosocial approaches into supportive oncology nursing care.

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@article{aydın2026effects,
  title = {{Effects of psychosocial interventions on sexual function, quality of life, and stress in women with gynecologic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis}},
  author = {Esra Aydın and Handan Özcan and Sevda Karakaş and Sevda Uzun},
  journal = {Irish Journal of Medical Science},
  year = {2026},
  month = jun,
  doi = {10.1007/s11845-026-04439-3},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-026-04439-3},
  note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Effects of psychosocial interventions on sexual function, quality of life, and stress in women with gynecologic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AU  - Esra Aydın
AU  - Handan Özcan
AU  - Sevda Karakaş
AU  - Sevda Uzun
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/11
JO  - Irish Journal of Medical Science
DO  - 10.1007/s11845-026-04439-3
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-026-04439-3
AB  - Objectives: To evaluate the effects of psychosocial interventions on sexual function, quality of life, and stress levels in women with gynecologic cancer.  Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and the YÖK Thesis Center were searched between June and July 2024 without year restriction. Randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies evaluating psychosocial interventions were included. Data were synthesized using meta-analysis and narrative synthesis. Outcomes were synthesized separately for sexual function, quality of life, and stress.  Results: Seven studies were included in the analysis. Psychosocial interventions significantly improved sexual function (SMD: 0.868; 95% CI: 0.021 to 1.715; Z = 2.008; p = 0.045; I2 = 89.97%) and quality of life (SMD: 0.709; 95% CI: 0.060 to 1.358; Z = 2.142; p = 0.032; I2 = 88.61%) in women with gynecologic cancer. However, psychosocial interventions did not demonstrate a significant effect on stress levels (SMD: − 1.126; 95% CI: − 2.649 to 0.397; Z = − 1.449; p = 0.147; I2 = 95.65%).  Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that psychosocial interventions are associated with improvements in sexual function and quality of life among women with gynecologic cancer, whereas no statistically significant reduction in stress was observed. Although substantial between-study heterogeneity was present, the overall evidence supports the integration of psychosocial approaches into supportive oncology nursing care.
SN  - 0021-1265
SN  - 1863-4362
ER  -