Publications by authors named "Samuel A M Bingo"
Palliative Nursing in Africa: Scoping the Landscape of Evidence Focusing on Cancer Care.
Florence Nightingale J Nurs
April 2023
Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the research output of African's nurses in the field of palliative care from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2021.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted. The key words Africa and nursing in combination with palliative care, end of life, terminal care, hospice, and supportive care were used to search the databases Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsychINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Cancer is becoming a public health issue in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review aims to synthesise psychosocial interventions and their effects on the health outcomes of adult cancer patients and their family caregivers in SSA. We identified eligible publications in English language from PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus with Full Text, Embase, APA PsycInfo, Scopus, and African Index Medicus databases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To synthesize and examine current literature on survivorship experiences and psychosocial oncologic care programs of individuals affected by cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Methods: This was a systematic review guided by the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We searched 6 databases for articles published from inception to 21 October 2021.
Article Synopsis
- - The study explored the experiences of South African patients with head and neck cancer through interviews with 18 participants, mainly Black males averaging 50.8 years old.
- - Two themes emerged: the impact of illness and treatment, and the struggle to adapt to a significantly altered life, highlighted by pain, dietary challenges, and social stigma.
- - The findings underscore the need for better pain management, nutritional support, and increased awareness about cancer to reduce stigma and enhance the quality of care for these patients.