Background:Interventions have recently been developed to test
the therapeutic value of storytelling for people with cancer. This evidence
includes different designs, as a result an integrative review is needed that
can determine the impact and value of storytelling interventions for people
with cancer. Aims:To undertake an integrative review of evidence identifying the impact and
outcomes from storytelling interventions for people with cancer. Methods: An integrative review of group based storytelling
interventions using a qualitative led-synthesis. Results:Eleven studies were identified with a total of 493 (49 female, 16 male, 428 not
disclosed) people included. Two major themes were identified: 1) content of interaction and
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