SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Interventions to improve cancer survivorship among Indigenous Peoples and communities: a systematic review with a narrative synthesis.
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- Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- The effectiveness of case management for cancer patients: an umbrella review.BMC health services research · 2022Pooled it
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- Cancer clinical trial recruitment for patients from rural areas: a scoping review.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- "To Care for One Another on the Lands That Sustain Us": Reflective Commentaries for Land-Based Healing Among Indigenous Cancer Survivors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Scoping review of psychosocial support interventions in oncology nursing: Applications across diverse and underserved cancer populations.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2026Article
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- "Are They Just Experimenting With All of Us?" Cultural Considerations for Clinicians Caring for Seriously Ill Great Plains American Indians.The American journal of hospice & palliative care · 2026Article
- Supportive care needs and assessment tools for family caregivers of Indigenous people with cancer: a narrative review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Review
- 'It's not a solution to keep telling me to lose weight!' Exploring endometrial cancer survivors' experiences of nutrition and well-being advice: A qualitative study.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2025Article
- Living with and beyond gynecologic cancer: A summary of current trends and perspectives.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2025Article
- 'How Your Spirit Is Travelling'-Understanding First Nations Peoples' Experiences of Living Well with and after Cancer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Increasing Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Smokers in a Frontier Population.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2024Article
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- "Calling the Spirit Back:" Spiritual Needs Among Great Plains American Indians.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2022Article
- Sâkipakâwin: Assessing Indigenous Cancer Supports in Saskatchewan Using a Strength-Based Approach.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2021Article
- Understanding culturally safe cancer survivorship care with inuit in an urban community.International journal of circumpolar health · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize the evidence on the types of interventions that have been utilized by Indigenous Peoples living with cancer, and report on their relevance to Indigenous communities and how they align with holistic wellness.
methodsA systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted.
resultsThe search yielded 7995 unique records; 27 studies evaluating 20 interventions were included. The majority of studies were conducted in USA, with five in Australia and one in Peru. Study designs were cross-sectional (n=13); qualitative (n=5); mixed methods (n=4); experimental (n=3); and quasi-experimental (n=2). Relevance to participating Indigenous communities was rated moderate to low. Interventions were diverse in aims, ingredients, and outcomes. Aims involved (1) supporting the healthcare journey, (2) increasing knowledge, (3) providing psychosocial support, and (4) promoting dialogue about cancer. The main ingredients of the interventions were community meetings, patient navigation, arts, and printed/online/audio materials. Participants were predominately female. Eighty-nine percent of studies showed positive influences on the outcomes evaluated. No studies addressed all four dimensions of holistic wellness (physical, mental, social, and spiritual) that are central to Indigenous health in many communities.
conclusionStudies we found represented a small number of Indigenous Nations and Peoples and did not meet relevance standards in their reporting of engagement with Indigenous communities. To improve the cancer survivorship journey, we need interventions that are relevant, culturally safe and effective, and honoring the diverse conceptualizations of health and wellness among Indigenous Peoples around the world.
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