ReviewThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2016
Interventions to encourage uptake of cancer screening for people with severe mental illness.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Breast Cancer Screening in Women With Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) · 2020Pooled it
- A Descriptive Thematic Review of Barriers, Facilitators, and Recommendations for Cancer Screening Uptake Among Community Dwelling Adults with Mental Ill-Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
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- Communities against cancer: a qualitative study assessing the effectiveness of a community engagement initiative in improving cancer awareness for marginalised communities.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Bridging the Gap: Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening Adherence in Individuals with Mental Disorders-A Systematic Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Intervention recommendations to improve uptake of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening among individuals living with serious mental illness.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2024Article
- A feasibility study of provider-level implementation strategies to improve access to colorectal cancer screening for patients with schizophrenia: ACCESS2 (N-EQUITY 2104) trial.Implementation science communications · 2024Article
- Breast Cancer Care Pathways for Women with Preexisting Severe Mental Disorders: Evidence of Disparities in France?Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Challenges in Treating Cancer Patients With Unstable Psychiatric Disorder.World journal of oncology · 2021Review
- Disparities in the Use of General Somatic Care among Individuals Treated for Severe Mental Disorders and the General Population in France.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Reducing global disparities in cancer screening for people with mental illness.The lancet. Psychiatry · 2020Article
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- Valuing Healthcare Improvement: Implicit Norms, Explicit Normativity, and Human Agency.Health care analysis : HCA : journal of health philosophy and policy · 2018Article
- Interventions to increase access to or uptake of physical health screening in people with severe mental illness: a realist review.BMJ open · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundAdults with severe mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia or other related psychotic disorders and bipolar disorder) can be at greater risk of cancer than those without severe mental illness (SMI). Early detection of cancer through screening is effective in improving patient outcomes including death. However, people with SMI are less likely than others to take up available cancer screening.
objectivesTo determine the effectiveness of interventions targeted at adults with SMI, or their carers or health professionals, and aimed at increasing the uptake of cancer screening tests for which the adults with SMI are eligible. SEARCH
methodsWe searched the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group's Trials Register (October 25, 2012; December 19, 2014; April 07, 2015; July 04, 2016). SELECTION CRITERIA: All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions, targeted towards adults with SMI or their carers or health professionals, to encourage uptake of cancer screening tests for which the adults with SMI were eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two review authors independently screened titles and abstracts and assessed these against the inclusion criteria. MAIN
resultsWe did not find any trials that met the inclusion criteria. AUTHORS'
conclusionsA comprehensive search showed that currently there is no RCT evidence for any method of encouraging cancer screening uptake in people with SMI. No specific approach can therefore be recommended. High-quality, large-scale RCTs are needed urgently to help address the disparity between people with SMI and others in cancer screening uptake.
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