Cancer care coordination in rural Hawaii: a focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rural populations consistently experience a disproportionate burden of cancer, including higher incidence and mortality rates, compared to the urban populations. Factors that are thought to contribute to these disparities include limited or lack of access to care and challenges with care coordination (CC). In Hawaii, many patients residing in rural areas experience unique challenges with CC as they require inter-island travel for their cancer treatment. In this focus group study, we explored the specific challenges and positive experiences that impact the CC in rural Hawaii cancer patients.

Methods

We conducted two semi-structured focus group interviews with cancer patients receiving active treatment for any type of cancer (n = 8). The participants were recruited

SUBMITTER: Chang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11043031 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature