Barriers and facilitators of lung cancer screening uptake: protocol of a mixed methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The global uptake rates of lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose CT remain low. Since numerous factors contribute to the underuse of LCS, a theory-informed approach to identify and address the uptake of LCS barriers and facilitators is required. This study aims to document the methods which were used to identify, appraise, and synthesise the available qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods evidence, addressing the barriers and facilitators at the individual and healthcare provider level, according to the social-ecological model, before identifying gaps to aid future practices and policies.

Methods and analysis

The following databases will be searched: PubMed, Ovid (Journals @ Ovid Full Text and Ovid MEDLINE), EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library,

SUBMITTER: Lin YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9014024 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature