Experiences and unmet needs of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people with cancer care: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Abstract

Objectives: To explore the cancer care experiences and unmet needs of people who identify as a sexual or gender minority. Methods: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis was undertaken based on a registered protocol. Following literature searching and study selection, study quality was examined by using the Critical Appraisal Skill Programme Checklist. Qualitative data were extracted verbatim from included studies and synthesized by using thematic analysis. Results: Fifteen studies that included lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people living with or beyond cancer were included in the review. Studies including gender minorities were not identified. Most of the study participants w..