Improving the identification of cancer in young people: A scoping review
dc.contributor.author | Gibson, F | |
dc.contributor.author | pearce, susie | |
dc.contributor.author | Fern, L | |
dc.contributor.author | Martins, A | |
dc.contributor.author | Kelly, D | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-05-30T12:39:19Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-05-30T12:39:19Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-03-21 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2380-9000 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2380-9000 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/9383 | |
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dc.description.abstract |
Introduction: The challenges of achieving timely cancer diagnosis in adolescents and young adults are recognised. However, contributing factors and associated clinical and psychosocial outcomes are poorly understood. Areas covered: We present a scoping review of existing evidence into time intervals to diagnosis and potential mechanisms influencing the identification of cancer symptoms and impact on a timely diagnosis. Charting data using Walters ‘pathways to treatment’ we summarise the diagnostic pathway into four interval categories: appraisal, help-seeking, diagnostic, and pre-treatment, and illustrate where evidence exists and where unanswered questions remain. Expert commentary: Whilst the research base has expanded over the last decade in cancer care there continues to be limited research that reveals the complexity of the timeliness of diagnosis in this population. There are unique issues facing this age group in terms of rarity of cancer, complexity of symptoms and problems with healthcare system access that create a constellation of challenges. We offer explanations for diagnostic difficulties in this age group, and explain how, with the limited available evidence, we are still seeking solutions to what is a uniquely complex problem. | |
dc.format.extent | 87-101 | |
dc.language | en | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Informa UK Limited | |
dc.subject | Clinical Research | |
dc.subject | Cancer | |
dc.subject | Cancer | |
dc.subject | 3 Good Health and Well Being | |
dc.title | Improving the identification of cancer in young people: A scoping review | |
dc.type | journal-article | |
plymouth.issue | 2 | |
plymouth.volume | 2 | |
plymouth.publication-status | Published | |
plymouth.journal | Expert Review of Quality of Life in Cancer Care | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/23809000.2017.1307089 | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA/UoA03 Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR) | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role/Academics | |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2017-03-13 | |
dc.identifier.eissn | 2380-9000 | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | Not known | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.1080/23809000.2017.1307089 | |
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate | 2017-03-21 | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review |