Social determinants of health in studies using PROMs to assess toxicities associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment: a systematic review
Collection and consideration of SDOH in studies using PROMs to assess toxicities in ICI treatment in cancer care are limited. Reported SDOH are not sufficient as they overlook important characteristics such as religion, disability, and sexual orientation. Improved accuracy and details are essential in understanding the needs of various populations. Availability of these data will facilitate understanding of health inequalities and prompt action to address avoidable disparities in health, improving outcomes for all.
Authors
- Paul Howell
- Sofia Georgopoulou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-9985)
- Susanne Cruickshank (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0204-4739)
- Poorni Priya Jaganathan
- Joanne Droney
- Kate Young
Institutions
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Royal Marsden Hospital (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10350-5
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care