Table 1 Summary of the results found

Almont et al., 2019 France [13]

All medical, paramedical, or administrative professionals who participated in the 4th Cancer, Sexuality and Fertility Meeting, in Toulouse

To assess attitude, knowledge, communication, and interaction in the clinical practice of health professionals providing oncosexological care

Retrospective cross-sectional study

Cathcart-Rake et al., 2018 USA [14]

Not applicable

To describe cancer treatment for SGM patients in the current literature and to identify knowledge gaps that hinder the understanding of the unique needs of this populations

Integrative review

Cathcart-Rake et al., 2019 USA [15]

504—National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) health providers

To report the percentage of NCORP practice regarding data collection about patients with sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)

Quantitative study

Curmi et al., 20116 Australia [16]

Nine who self-identified as lesbian women

To provide deeper insights into the experiences of lesbian women in accessing cervical cancer screening and to inform strategies to increase the uptake of these services for this group of women

Qualitative Study

Drysdale et al., 2021 Australia [17]

Not applicable

Examined key findings regarding the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of evaluated intervention studies conducted in high income settings and published in peer reviewed literature (2014–2020) by combining evidence of both cancer risk-reducing behavioral interventions and screening and preventative practice interventions

Scoping review

Fish et al., 2019 UK [18]

30 LGBTQIA + patients with different types of cancer

To identify which potential salutogenic factors LGBTQIA + cancer patients can recur and how can this be improved in cancer care?

Qualitative study

Griggs et al., 2017 USA [19]

SGM

To assess needs and establish understanding standards for SGM cancer patients and survivor populations, as well as oncology workforce members who identify themselves as members of SGM communities

Quantitative study

Kamen et al., 2019 USA [20]

273 LGBTQIAP + people in the United States

To better understand the experiences of LGBTQIA + cancer patients and their recommendations for cancer healthcare professionals

Qualitative study

Kano et al., 2020 USA [21]

Oncology researcher and provider

To develop a training plan for health professionals to increase health equity in the care of oncological sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients

Quantitative study

Lisy et al., 2018 Australia [22]

Not applicable

To explore the cancer care experiences and unmet needs of people who identify as a sexual or gender minority

Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta‐Synthesis

Margolies et al., 2018 USA [23]

Not applicable

To review the current state of knowledge about LGBTQIA + cancer patients focusing on lack of data, need for a culturally competent healthcare system, and personalized education for LGBTQIA + patients

Integrative review

Radix et al., 2018 USA [24]

Not applicable

To define an overview of the importance of cultural competence in the care for the LGBTQIA + population to provide steps to improve care quality provided by oncology nurses and other health professionals

Literature review

Schabath et al., 2019 USA [25]

450 oncologists from 45 American Medical Physician Masterfile cancer centers

To identify potential attitudinal, knowledge, and institutional practice gaps regarding the LGBTQIA + population

Quantitative study

Shetty et al., 2016. USA [26]

388 oncology health care providers, including all medical doctors (MD), medical assistants (MA), and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP)

To assess the knowledge, attitudinal, and behavioral practices of healthcare providers assigned to LGBTQIA + patient care

Descriptive stratified analyses