Cancer and suicidal ideation and behaviours: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and behaviours are higher among patients with cancer than general population. No systematic review/meta-analysis investigated this topic; therefore, our aim will be to assess the relationship between cancer and SI and behaviours.

Methods

We will search PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases from their inception until 30 June 2018. Case-control and cohort studies focused on the association between cancer (any type) and suicidal outcomes (suicide, suicide attempt and SI) will be included. Two team members will independently: (A) perform the selection of the included studies and data extraction, with the supervision of a third member in case of discrepancies and (B) assess each st

SUBMITTER: Calati R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6089268 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature