A conceptual model of social networks and mechanisms of cancer mortality, and potential strategies to improve survival: an invited commentary
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: In this article, the importance of social factors for cancer survivorship has been theoretically considered and empirically studied. This commentary and Kroenke's narrative review highlight how social network theory and methods may innovatively expand this substantive body of work. First, we add to a new understanding of cancer survivorship through: (a) discussing the delineation and differences between multiple social factors of interest across existing conceptual models; (b) characterizing their relationships to each other and to cancer survivorship through a social network lens; and (c) overall, sharing terminology and strengthening connections within this diverse body of literature. Second, we note opportunities for future research in terms of (a) simultaneous measurement of multiple social factors at different levels and (b) adaptation of designs to leverage and measure the theorized mechanisms. This commentary describes how incorporation of social network research can optimize research, practice, and policy contributions regarding cancer survival and survivorship.
DOI: 10.1093/tbm/iby076
Author: Yamilé Molina
Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2883076924