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Prescription and use of psychoactive medications among cancer patients and associated factors in lower and upper middle-income countries: systematic review

Tassadit Merabtine
Zeinab Tarhini
Niki Christou
E. Marcellaud
Dieu Donné Gnonlonfoun
Sarah Altayyar
Jérémy Jost

2026Open accessUniversité d'Abomey-Calavi

Abstract

In conclusion, this review highlights the complexity of prescribing and using psychoactive medications among cancer patients. Their use is influenced by multiple factors, including comorbidities, polypharmacy in older adults, and socioeconomic disparities that affect access to healthcare.

Research topics

Cancer survivorship and care
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Schizophrenia research and treatment

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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-025-10272-8

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