Effectiveness and implementation challenges of mobile low-dose computed tomography units for early lung cancer detection: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A mobile low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) unit is an effective strategy for early lung cancer detection, particularly in high-risk populations affected by social and healthcare disparities. However, existing reviews are limited by only focusing on diagnostic outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics, effectiveness, and key influencing factors of mobile LDCT-based unit interventions.

Methods

A literature search was conducted from the inception of each bibliographic database to March 1, 2025. Two independent reviewers performed the study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction. Methodological quality was assessed via the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool for randomized studies and the ROBINS-I tool for non-randomized studies. A qualitativ

SUBMITTER: Lin X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13473411 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature