Interventions to improve cancer survivorship among Indigenous Peoples and communities: a systematic review with a narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize the evidence on the types of interventions that have been utilized by Indigenous Peoples living with cancer, and report on their relevance to Indigenous communities and how they align with holistic wellness.

Methods

A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted.

Results

The search yielded 7995 unique records; 27 studies evaluating 20 interventions were included. The majority of studies were conducted in USA, with five in Australia and one in Peru. Study designs were cross-sectional (n=13); qualitative (n=5); mixed methods (n=4); experimental (n=3); and quasi-experimental (n=2). Relevance to participating Indigenous communities was rated moderate to low. Interventions were diverse in aims, ingr

SUBMITTER: Gifford W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8464576 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature