Publications by authors named "Lauren R Squires"

Background: Virtual follow-up (VFU) has the potential to enhance cancer survivorship care. However, a greater understanding is needed of how VFU can be optimized.

Objective: This study aims to examine how, for whom, and in what contexts VFU works for cancer survivorship care.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) among cancer survivors and explored its effect on comorbid symptoms. Studies were included if they assessed the efficacy of CBT-I in adults diagnosed with cancer published prior to August 2020. The primary outcome was insomnia severity.

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The psychosocial needs and experiences of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people is an understudied area of oncology research. In response to calls to action from past researchers, we conducted a scoping review, which included published and gray literature. From the included articles, the following key themes were identified: (1) lack of coordination between gender-affirming care and cancer care; (2) impact of cancer care on gender affirmation; (3) navigating gendered assumptions; (4) variation in providers' understanding of the needs of TGD patients; and (5) lack of TGD-specific cancer resources.

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