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SynthesisJNCI cancer spectrum2024

Meaningful consumer involvement in cancer care: a systematic review on co-design methods and processes.

Nicole Kiss, Hannah Jongebloed, Brenton Baguley, Skye Marshall, Victoria M White, Patricia M Livingston, Kathy Bell, Leonie Young, Sabe Sabesan, Dayna Swiatek and 3 more

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in JNCI cancer spectrum, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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26citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  4. Embedding Consumer-Led Research in a Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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  5. Nothing About Us Without Us: Principles for Lived Experience-Informed Psycho-Oncology Education and Training.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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  11. The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer work after cancer global challenges and solutions white paper: key findings and recommendations.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  19. Optimizing the impact of supportive cancer care digital health interventions: considerations for design, development, and evaluation.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
    Review
  20. Patient-Centered Leadership and Co-Design of Services for Breast Cancer Program in Nicaragua.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Nicole KissInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6476-9834
Hannah JongebloedInstitute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6215-1849
Brenton BaguleyInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3974-8107
Skye MarshallInstitute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8953-5068
Victoria M WhiteSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6619-8484
Patricia M LivingstonInstitute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
Kathy BellClinical Oncology Society of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Leonie YoungClinical Oncology Society of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Sabe SabesanClinical Oncology Society of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Dayna SwiatekFaculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
Anna BoltongKirby Institute, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia.
Joanne M BrittoVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Anna UgaldeInstitute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2473-8435

Funding

Victorian Cancer Agency Early Career Fellowship ECRF22019Victorian Cancer Agency Fellowship
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAlthough the benefits of consumer involvement in research and health care initiatives are known, there is a need to optimize this for all people with cancer. This systematic review aimed to synthesize and evaluate the application of co-design in the oncology literature and develop recommendations to guide the application of optimal co-design processes and reporting in oncology research, practice, and policy.

methodsA systematic review of co-design studies in adults with cancer was conducted, searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO databases and included studies focused on 2 concepts, co-design and oncology.

resultsA total of 5652 titles and abstracts were screened, resulting in 66 eligible publications reporting on 51 unique studies. Four frameworks were applied to describe the co-design initiatives. Most co-design initiatives were designed for use in an outpatient setting (n = 38; 74%) and were predominantly digital resources (n = 14; 27%) or apps (n = 12; 23%). Most studies (n = 25; 49%) used a co-production approach to consumer engagement. Although some studies presented strong co-design methodology, most (n = 36; 70%) did not report the co-design approach, and 14% used no framework. Reporting was poor for the participant level of involvement, the frequency, and time commitment of co-design sessions. Consumer participation level was predominantly collaborate (n = 25; 49%).

conclusionsThere are opportunities to improve the application of co-design in oncology research. This review has generated recommendations to guide 1) methodology and frameworks, 2) recruitment and engagement of co-design participants, and 3) evaluation of the co-design process. These recommendations can help drive appropriate, meaningful, and equitable co-design, leading to better cancer research and care.

Indexed as

Community ParticipationNeoplasmsAdultHumansMedical OncologyPatient ParticipationResearch Design

Identifiers

PMID38897655
PMCPMC11240760

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