How views of oncologists and haematologists impacts palliative care referral: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worldwide, many patients with cancer, are infrequently referred to palliative care or are referred late. Oncologists and haematologists may act as gatekeepers, and their views may facilitate or hinder referrals to palliative care. This review aimed to identify, explore and synthesise their views on referrals systematically.

Methods

Databases of MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane were searched for articles from 01/01/1990 to 31/12/2019. All studies were scored for their methodological rigour using Hawker's tool. Findings were synthesised using Popay's narrative synthesis method and interpreted using a critical realist lens and social exchange theory.

Results

Out of 9336 initial database citations, 23 studies were included

SUBMITTER: Salins N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686696 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature