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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

A systematic review on the qualitative experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas.

Nabilah Ali, David Nelson, Daisy McInnerney, Samantha L Quaife, Despina Laparidou, Peter Selby, Ros Kane, Sarah Civello, Dawn Skinner, Zara Pogson and 3 more

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Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. "You lose a day for every appointment": A qualitative study of how rural versus urban residence shapes cancer care experiences in Northeast Scotland.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Nabilah AliLincoln Medical School, College of Health and Science, Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
David NelsonCollege of Health and Science, Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Daisy McInnerneyCentre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK.
Samantha L QuaifeCentre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK.
Despina LaparidouCommunity and Health Research Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Peter SelbyLincoln Medical School, College of Health and Science, Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Ros KaneSchool of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Sarah CivelloLincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK.
Dawn SkinnerPilgrim Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Boston, PE21 9QS, UK.
Zara PogsonLincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK.
Michael D PeakeCancer Research UK, London, E20 1JQ, UK.
Ava Harding-BellSwineshead Patient Participation Group, Swineshead Medical Group, Boston, PE20 3JE, UK.
Samuel CookeCollege of Health and Science, Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK. scooke@lincoln.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3027-7807

Funding

Cancer Research UK PICATR-2022/100017Cancer Research UK PICATR-2022/100019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo synthesize the qualitative literature exploring the experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas.

methodsSearches 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.

resultsNine 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.

conclusionsThis 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.

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Health Services AccessibilityLung NeoplasmsQualitative ResearchRural PopulationCommunicationHumansPatient Acceptance of Health CareExperiencesLung cancerQualitative researchRural healthSystematic review

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PMID38316704
PMCPMC10844412

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