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April 11, 2026Psycho-Oncology0 citations

Trust, Mistrust, Distrust and the Patient‐Provider Relationship in Cancer: A Systematic Review

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ASAaron ShaykevichKCKiersten CrawfordJBJuan Diego Betancur

Key Points

  • This review examines how trust, mistrust, and distrust influence cancer patients' interactions with healthcare providers.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on patient-provider relationships in cancer care.
  • Analyzed different populations and provider types to assess trust dynamics.
  • Focused on the relationship between trust, mistrust, distrust, and patient adherence to medical advice.
  • Trust is linked to positive perceptions of providers but does not significantly enhance patient engagement.
  • Mistrust and distrust show a stronger correlation with adherence to medical advice.
  • Indicates the need for further research across diverse patient demographics and healthcare settings.

Abstract

Trust, mistrust, and distrust each uniquely shape cancer patients' relationships with healthcare providers. While trust improves perceptions of providers, it does not always lead to increased engagement or adherence to medical advice. Conversely, mistrust and distrust appear to be more strongly associated with adherence. More research is needed across a wide range of populations and provider types to guide interventions in oncology care.

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Shaykevich et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e67a78050d08c1b76df0https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.70456
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