Age- and gender-based social inequalities in palliative care for cancer patients: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide, given its magnitude and growing burden, in addition to the repercussions on health and quality of life. Palliative care can play an important role improving quality of life and it is cost-effective, but some population groups may not benefit from it or benefit less based on age and gender inequalities. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the available evidence on age- and gender-based social inequalities in access to and use of palliative care in cancer patients.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. An exhaustive literature research was performed in Pubmed, CINHAL and Embase until November 2022 and were not restricted by language or date of publication. Eligible s

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Gomez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408182 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature