dc.contributor.author | Ali, N | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Nelson, D | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | McInnerney, D | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Quaife, SL | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Laparidou, D | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Selby, P | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Kane, R | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Civello, S | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Skinner, D | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Pogson, Z | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Peake, MD | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Harding-Bell, A | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Cooke, S | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-06-24T09:45:57Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-01-23 | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 2024-02-06 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/97628 | |
dc.description.abstract | PURPOSE: To synthesize the qualitative literature exploring the experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas. METHODS: Searches were performed in MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. Articles were screened independently by two reviewers against pre-determined eligibility criteria. Data were synthesized using Thomas and Harden's framework for the thematic synthesis of qualitative research. The CASP qualitative checklist was used for quality assessment and the review was reported in accordance with the ENTREQ and PRISMA checklists. RESULTS: Nine articles were included, from which five themes were identified: (1) diagnosis and treatment pathways, (2) travel and financial burden, (3) communication and information, (4) experiences of interacting with healthcare professionals, (5) symptoms and health-seeking behaviors. Lung cancer diagnosis was unexpected for some with several reporting treatment delays and long wait times regarding diagnosis and treatment. Accessing treatment was perceived as challenging and time-consuming due to distance and financial stress. Inadequate communication of information from healthcare professionals was a common concern expressed by rural people living with lung cancer who also conveyed dissatisfaction with their healthcare professionals. Some were reluctant to seek help due to geographical distance and sociocultural factors whilst others found it challenging to identify symptoms due to comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: This review provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with lung cancer in rural settings, through which future researchers can begin to develop tailored support to address the existing disparities that affect this population. | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 144 - ? | en_US |
dc.language | eng | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Support Care Cancer | en_US |
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dc.subject | Experiences | en_US |
dc.subject | Lung cancer | en_US |
dc.subject | Qualitative research | en_US |
dc.subject | Rural health | en_US |
dc.subject | Systematic review | en_US |
dc.subject | Humans | en_US |
dc.subject | Lung Neoplasms | en_US |
dc.subject | Qualitative Research | en_US |
dc.subject | Health Personnel | en_US |
dc.subject | Emotions | en_US |
dc.subject | Rural Population | en_US |
dc.title | A systematic review on the qualitative experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas. | en_US |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.rights.holder | © The Author(s) 2024 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s00520-024-08342-4 | en_US |
pubs.author-url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38316704 | en_US |
pubs.issue | 3 | en_US |
pubs.notes | Not known | en_US |
pubs.publication-status | Published online | en_US |
pubs.volume | 32 | en_US |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2024-01-23 | en_US |
rioxxterms.funder | Default funder | en_US |
rioxxterms.identifier.project | Default project | en_US |