The Landscape of Care for Women Veterans with Cancer: An Evidence Map.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women are the fastest growing veteran group in the US and the number of women veterans (WVs) with cancer is rising; however, little is known about this population. Cancer care for WVs is complex and it is essential to understand their unique needs and care coordination challenges to provide evidence-based care. The purpose of this review is to map the quantity, distribution, and characteristics of literature describing cancer and its treatment among WVs.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate) from inception through January, 2024. Publications were eligible that reported gender-specific data on any aspect of cancer care among WVs. Data was abstracted by a single investigator with over-reading.

SUBMITTER: Pace R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347519 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature