Inequalities in access to neuro-oncology supportive care and rehabilitation: A survey of healthcare professionals' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuro-oncology patients and caregivers should have equitable access to rehabilitation, supportive-, and palliative care. To investigate existing issues and potential solutions, we surveyed neuro-oncology professionals to explore current barriers and facilitators to screening patients' needs and referral to services.

Methods

Members of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Brain Tumor Group (EORTC-BTG) were invited to complete a 39-item online questionnaire covering the availability of services, screening, and referral practice. Responses were analyzed descriptively; associations between sociodemographic/clinical variables and screening/referral practice were explored.

Results

In total,

SUBMITTER: Boele F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11241368 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature