Social determinants of health in post-treatment cancer survivors: scoping review

Date

2024

Authors

Lara-Morales, Alfredo
Agudelo-Suárez, Andrés A.

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Publisher

Elsevier
Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Artículo / Artikulua
Versión publicada / Argitaratu den bertsioa

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Abstract

Purpose: To identify, analyze and describe the available scientific evidence about the influence of social determinants of health on cancer survivors. Methods: A scoping review was outlined according to the steps described by the Joanna Brigs Institute Reviewer¿s Manual: selection of studies, data mapping, and results grouping, synthesis and report, was conducted. PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and LILACS databases were searched from 2011 to 2023. Results: Out of a total of 1783 papers initially screened, only 19 studies met the inclusion criteria for the scoping review, focusing on the primary social determinants impacting the health of cancer survivors. These studies were categorized into six main themes: a) employment (challenges in work reintegration and work-place difficulties); b) variations among different ethnic groups; c) disparities based on sex; d) barriers and facilitators in accessing health and social security services; e) the role of support networks and social environments; and f) socioeconomic lever (influence of income and socioeconomic status). Conclusions: Understanding the impact of social determinants on the post-treatment quality of life for cancer survivors is crucial. Comprehensive survivorship care should address not just medical needs but also holistic aspects like social support, education, overall well-being, and improvements in physical and social environments. This multifaceted approach ensures the well-rounded support needed for optimal survivorship outcomes.

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Keywords

Cancer survivors, Survivorship, Social determinants of health, Health inequalities

Department

Ciencias de la Salud / Osasun Zientziak

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Doctorate program

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Lara-Morales, A., Soto-Ruiz, N., Agudelo-Suárez, A. A., García-Vivar, C. (2024) Social determinants of health in post-treatment cancer survivors: scoping review. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102614.

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© 2024 The Authors. This is an open access article under the CC BY license.

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