Health and healthcare equity within the Canadian cancer care sector: a rapid scoping review
Background Despite a publicly-funded healthcare system, alarming cancer-related health
and healthcare inequities persist in Canada. However, it remains unclear how equity is …
and healthcare inequities persist in Canada. However, it remains unclear how equity is …
Equity-oriented healthcare: What it is and why we need it in oncology
Alarming differences exist in cancer outcomes for people most impacted by persistent and
widening health and social inequities. People who are socially disadvantaged often have …
widening health and social inequities. People who are socially disadvantaged often have …
A critical exploration of nurses' perceptions of access to oncology care among Indigenous peoples: Results of a national survey
Inequities in access to oncology care among Indigenous peoples in Canada are well
documented. Access to oncology care is mediated by a range of factors; however, emerging …
documented. Access to oncology care is mediated by a range of factors; however, emerging …
Culturally safe cancer care for Indigenous people: nursing practice beyond the rhetoric
CLRN MSCN, P Dick - Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2022 - search.proquest.com
Abstract Cancer rates among Indigenous People are higher than among the general
population. Indigenous populations have significantly higher cancer rates and lower five …
population. Indigenous populations have significantly higher cancer rates and lower five …
[HTML][HTML] Dyspnea in patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer: a population-based analysis of disease burden and patterns of care
M Yan, M Tjong, WC Chan, G Darling… - Journal of Thoracic …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) experience
significant morbidity with dyspnea being a common symptom with a prevalence of 70%. The …
significant morbidity with dyspnea being a common symptom with a prevalence of 70%. The …
[HTML][HTML] Growth and development of oncology nursing in North America
LK Sheldon, R Booker - Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2023 - apm.amegroups.org
The specialty of oncology nursing has been evolving in North America for nearly a century,
keeping pace with the rapid and dynamic developments in cancer care. This narrative …
keeping pace with the rapid and dynamic developments in cancer care. This narrative …
Toward equitable access to oncology care for Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Implications for nursing
T Horrill - Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal …, 2022 - canadianoncologynursingjournal …
As a result of overlapping social, economic, historical, and political influences, and
intersecting experiences of racism, stigma and discrimination within healthcare, Indigenous …
intersecting experiences of racism, stigma and discrimination within healthcare, Indigenous …