Experiences of adult cancer patients receiving counseling from nurses: a qualitative systematic review.

Introduction: Counseling is a brief psycho-educational intervention that is useful in facilitating personal growth and adaptive resolution of life stresses. With increased recognition on the psycho-emotional needs of patients with cancer, it is prudent to consider the possibility of expanding the role of nurses in the provision of counseling.

Objective: This qualitative systematic review aimed to establish the best available evidence on the experiences of adult cancer patients receiving counseling provided by nurses.

Experiences of adult cancer patients receiving counseling from nurses: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

The aim of this review is to establish the best available evidence on the experiences of adult patients with cancer receiving counseling provided by nurses in the institutional and community setting.