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Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer

Authors: John Gilroy, Mandy Henningham, Drew Meehan, Farhana Nila, Joanna McGlone, Amanda McAtamney, Kate Whittaker, Bena Brown, Megan Varlow, Tanya Buchanan

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Persistent disparities exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (the Indigenous peoples of Australia) and non-Indigenous Australians associated with cancer, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing a longer time to treatment, higher morbidity rates, and higher mortality rates. This systematic review aimed to investigate findings and recommendations in the literature about the experiences and supportive care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with cancer in Australia.

Methods

A qualitative systematic review was conducted using thematic analysis. Database searches were conducted in CINAHL, Informit, MEDLINE, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles published between January 2000 and December 2021. There were 91 included studies which were appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The included studies reported on the experiences of cancer and supportive care needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.

Results

Six key themes were determined: Culture, family, and community; cancer outcomes; psychological distress; access to health care; cancer education and awareness; and lack of appropriate data. Culture was seen as a potential facilitator to achieving optimal cancer care, with included studies highlighting the need for culturally safe cancer services and the routine collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status in healthcare settings.

Conclusion

Future work should capitalize on these findings by encouraging the integration of culture in healthcare settings to increase treatment completion and provide a positive experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with cancer.

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Title: Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer
Authors: John Gilroy
Mandy Henningham
Drew Meehan
Farhana Nila
Joanna McGlone
Amanda McAtamney
Kate Whittaker
Bena Brown
Megan Varlow
Tanya Buchanan
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18070-3

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