SynthesisBMC cancer2012
A systematic review of the impact of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer outcomes.
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126 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Tobacco Use, Stigma, and Coping in Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review of Their Psychosocial Interactions and Clinical Implications.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Pooled it
- COSMIN systematic review of stigma measurement in smoking, COPD, and lung cancer: content analysis, language audit, and psychometrics.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Sexual health of patients with lung cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Non-Communicable Diseases-Related Stigma: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
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- Stigma-related experiences in non-communicable respiratory diseases: A systematic review.Chronic respiratory disease · 2017Pooled it
- A systematic review of geographical differences in management and outcomes for colorectal cancer in Australia.BMC cancer · 2017Pooled it
- Integrating methadone into primary care settings in Ukraine: effects on provider stigma and knowledge.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2024Trial
- Home-based rehabilitation in inoperable non-small cell lung cancer-the patient experience.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Trial
- Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in Women With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer to Assess the Feasibility of Delivering Group-Based Psychosocial Care via Videoconference.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- Barriers and facilitators to population-based lung cancer screening in Belgium: a qualitative stakeholder analysis in a pre-implementation context.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Stigma as a Social Determinant of Health: A Policy Classification Framework and Call to Action.The Milbank quarterly · 2026Article
- Perceived stigmatization in cancer patients during the first year after diagnosis: the role of socioeconomic status.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Perceived stigma among lung cancer patients: a cross-sectional study with latent profile analysis.BMC cancer · 2026Article
- Exploring Attitudes to Lung Cancer Screening in England: An Inductive Content Analysis of Online Commentary Following Media Announcement of a National Lung Cancer Screening Programme.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- The Digital Information Environment of Lung Cancer and Lung Cancer Screening: Protocol for a Cross-Platform Social Media Content Analysis.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Mindful self-compassion to reduce stigma among individuals diagnosed with lung cancer (MSC-LC): a pilot study protocol for a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Confronting nihilism and stigma in lung cancer: The nurse practitioner's role in restoring hope and trust.Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners · 2026Article
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- Development of a Web-Based Experiential Learning Intervention for the Public to Reduce Cancer Stigma: Tutorial on the Application of Intervention Mapping.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study systematically reviewed the evidence on the influence of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer patterns of care; patients' psychosocial and quality of life (QOL) outcomes; and how this may link to public health programs.
methodsMedline, EMBASE, ProQuest, CINAHL, PsycINFO databases were searched. Inclusion criteria were: included lung cancer patients and/or partners or caregivers and/or health professionals (either at least 80% of participants had lung cancer or were partners or caregivers of lung cancer patients, or there was a lung cancer specific sub-group focus or analysis), assessed stigma or nihilism with respect to lung cancer and published in English between 1st January 1999 and 31st January 2011. Trial quality and levels of evidence were assessed.
resultsEighteen articles describing 15 studies met inclusion criteria. The seven qualitative studies were high quality with regard to data collection, analysis and reporting; however most lacked a clear theoretical framework; did not address interviewer bias; or provide a rationale for sample size. The eight quantitative studies were generally of low quality with highly selected samples, non-comparable groups and low participation rates and employed divergent theoretical and measurement approaches. Stigma about lung cancer was reported by patients and health professionals and was related to poorer QOL and higher psychological distress in patients. Clear empirical explorations of nihilism were not evident. There is qualitative evidence that from the patients' perspectives public health programs contribute to stigma about lung cancer and this was supported by published commentary.
conclusionsHealth-related stigma presents as a part of the lung cancer experience however there are clear limitations in the research to date. Future longitudinal and multi-level research is needed and this should be more clearly linked to relevant theory.
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