Are we ready? assessing effectiveness and implementation of cancer control strategies in primary care: a comprehensive review of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is a major global cause of death, and primary care is crucial for cancer prevention and early detection. However, there is conflicting information on the effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability of cancer control interventions in primary care.

Objective

This study aimed to summarize the evidence for cancer control in primary care, focussing on identifying relevant factors for implementation and sustainability.

Study setting and design

We conducted a narrative, mixed-methods review of systematic reviews, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Four databases were screened, and two independent reviewers selected studies reporting on cancer prevention, screening, or early detection in primary o

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Gutierrez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803426 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature