Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent disparities exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (the Indigenous peoples of Australia) and non-Indigenous Australians associated with cancer, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing a longer time to treatment, higher morbidity rates, and higher mortality rates. This systematic review aimed to investigate findings and recommendations in the literature about the experiences and supportive care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with cancer in Australia.

Methods

A qualitative systematic review was conducted using thematic analysis. Database searches were conducted in CINAHL, Informit, MEDLINE, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles published between January 2000 and December 2021

SUBMITTER: Gilroy J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10877816 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature