The physical and practical problems experienced by cancer survivors: a rapid review and synthesis of the literature

摘要: Purpose: A rapid and comprehensive review to identify what is known not about the physical practical problems faced by adult cancer survivors. Methods: systematic literature process was used. This focused on published reviews enable a fast but rigorous identification of both gaps well-researched areas within survivorship. Results: The search identified 5121 reviews, which 42 were screened 9 met quality inclusion criteria. majority papers well being (n = 6) with remaining focusing (employment finance). varied (ranging from weak good). Gaps include sexual function, lower-limb lymphoedema, peripheral neuropathy, bladder GI problems, hormonal sequelae, older survivors, work impact context-specific unmet supportive care needs. found lack standardised nomenclature for survivorship methodological limitations. Conclusions: Four main in knowledge relating associated have been identified. These are key symptoms, needs, employment should be addressed future research reviews. Work also needed address improve methodology into survivors (including measures, theoretical frameworks, longitudinal design, age-matched controls comparison). highlighted need better order experiences (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.