Scoping review: bladder cancer in Nigeria - what are the gaps in clinical care and research?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There are currently no national guidelines regarding bladder cancer treatment and clinical care pathways in Nigeria. The aim of this scoping review was to identify any gaps in the knowledge of epidemiology, clinical care and translational research in order to aid the development of a defined clinical care pathway and guide future research.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted by searching Medline, Ovid Gateway, The Cochrane library and Open Grey literature using predefined search terms from date of inception to June 2020. Studies were included if they discussed the epidemiology or treatment pathway of bladder cancer. All data were charted and were analysed in a descriptive manner. A consultation phase was also conducted consisting of a multidisciplinary team of

SUBMITTER: Iya AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8905928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature