The intersection between pre-existing disability and cancer-survivorship: A narrative review.

Winston Kennedy, Jafra D Thomas, Gullaiim Almatkyzy, Regina F Hockert

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Review in Health promotion perspectives, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Winston KennedyDepartment of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9839-927X

Jafra D ThomasDepartment of Kinesiology and Public Health, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0141-9933

Gullaiim AlmatkyzyDepartment of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington, WA, USA.

Regina F HockertDepartment of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Previous research shows people with pre-existing disabilities face unique societal barriers to health services. The purpose of this review is to promote a better understanding of ways pre-existing disability affects access to cancer-related care through a critical commentary of the research literature. Methods: Systematic search procedures were used to locate articles for inclusion in a narrative review of the research literature. A priori search terms were used to systematically search for eligible articles, using four online databases. These authors thematically analyzed trends in the research findings using a descriptive-interpretive paradigm. Results: Thirteen articles were included in the final narrative review. Four themes were identified: (1) low screening rates, (2) barriers to cancer screening, (3) pre-existing disability moderates cancer incidence, treatment, and survival, and (4) recommendations for supporting improved HRQoL in cancer survivors with pre-existing disability. Conclusion: Our findings illustrate a need for interdisciplinary research focused on ways pre-existing disability intersects with cancer-related healthcare.

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Health promotionQuality of lifeRehabilitation

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PMID40453684

DOI10.34172/hpp.025.43001

PMCPMC12125508

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