Failure to follow up abnormal test results associated with cervical cancer in primary and ambulatory care: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is a preventable and treatable form of cancer yet continues to be the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Primary care is the first point of contact most patients have with health services and is where most cancer prevention and early detection occur. Inadequate follow-up of abnormal test results for cervical abnormalities in primary care can lead to suboptimal patient outcomes including higher mortality and decreased quality of life.

Aims

To explore the magnitude of and factors associated with, inadequate follow-up of test results for cervical abnormalities in primary and ambulatory care.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library and CINAHL were searched for peer-reviewed literature from 2000-2022, excluding case-studies, grey l

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Gutierrez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337158 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature