Colorectal cancer treatment in people with severe mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

People with severe mental illness (SMI) have a greater risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC), even though the incidence is lower or similar to that of the general population This pattern is unlikely to be solely explained by lifestyle factors, while the role of differences in cancer healthcare access or treatment is uncertain.

Methods

We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis on access to guideline-appropriate care following CRC diagnosis in people with SMI including the receipt of surgery, chemo- or radiotherapy. We searched for full-text articles indexed by PubMed, EMBASE, PsychInfo and CINAHL that compared CRC treatment in those with and without pre-existing SMI (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar and major affective disorders). Designs included co

SUBMITTER: Protani MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706308 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature