Summit

2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2025

Psychological Interventions for Anxiety in Older Patients with Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Virtual · October 2025

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Eleanor Xu
    University of Houston
  • Michael Liu
    Columbia University Medical Center
  • Amy Senger
    University of Houston
  • Matthew Gallgaher
    University of Houston

Abstract

This systematic review examined psychological interventions for anxiety in older lungcancer patients. Sixteen studies were included, but only two were tailored to geriatric patients. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness interventions, and self-efficacy interventions reduced anxiety, while others showed mixed results. Findings highlight the need for rigorous, tailored trials for older adults.

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