A systematic review of the impact of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer outcomes

A systematic review of the impact of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer outcomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study systematically reviewed the evidence on the influence of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer patterns of care; patients’ psychosocial and quality of life (QOL) outcomes; and how this may link to public health programs.</...

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Main Authors: Chambers Suzanne K, Dunn Jeffrey, Occhipinti Stefano, Hughes Suzanne, Baade Peter, Sinclair Sue, Aitken Joanne, Youl Pip, O’Connell Dianne L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Lung neoplasms
Systematic review
Health-related stigma
Therapeutic nihilism
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/184

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