Enhancing cancer care through a knowledge-sharing model: a systematic review of Project ECHO^® programmes in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer poses a life-threatening public health challenge, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study focuses on India, where the cancer burden is substantial, with approximately 1.2 million new cancer cases recorded in 2020, emphasising the urgent need for effective prevention, early detection, treatment, and support services. The lack of local workforce capacity in rural areas exacerbates this challenge, necessitating collaborative efforts. The nonprofit organization Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) employs the 'Hub and Spoke' model in India to bridge gaps in cancer care. The review aimed to assess the scale and impact of ECHO's initiatives, evaluate findings, examine the model's implementation, and assess its acceptabil

SUBMITTER: Bhuyan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature