ReviewCureus2024
Prostate Cancer Care in Rural Primary Care Contexts: A Narrative Review.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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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.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
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2 authors.
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Abstract
Prostate cancer is highly prevalent among older men and poses significant health challenges, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. This narrative review aims to evaluate the quality of prostate cancer care in rural primary care settings, identify gaps, and suggest strategies for improvement. A comprehensive narrative review was conducted using PubMed to identify relevant studies published between April 2000 and August 2024. The search focused on articles discussing prostate cancer management in rural primary care, including challenges, outcomes, and collaborative practices. Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed to assess the quality of care and potential areas for enhancement. The review highlighted significant disparities in prostate cancer care in rural areas, including limited access to urologists, variability in PSA testing practices, and socioeconomic and geographic barriers. Innovative models like telehealth and 'One Stop' Prostate Clinics (OSPCs) showed promise in addressing these challenges. However, gaps in long-term symptom management and follow-up care persist, emphasizing the need for comprehensive survivorship plans and targeted educational interventions for primary care physicians. Rural primary care settings face unique challenges in managing prostate cancer, necessitating tailored strategies to improve care quality. Enhancing collaboration between primary care physicians and urologists, expanding access to innovative care models, and addressing socioeconomic and geographic disparities are critical to improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients in rural areas. Future research should focus on developing and evaluating these strategies to ensure equitable care for all patients.
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