PedROC 2.0: provider confidence in Wilms tumor management in sub-Saharan Africa: making the case for pediatric radiotherapy inclusion during basic medical training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the relationship between exposure to pediatric radiotherapy during basic medical training and healthcare provider confidence in managing Wilms tumor within sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 370 healthcare providers participating in a second iteration of the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Virtual Course (PedROC) held on the 29th of July 2023 was conducted. Participants were invited to fill an online survey after providing consent with the assurance of anonymity. For the study outcome, we developed a composite confidence score, ranging from 0 to 20, with higher scores reflecting greater self-reported confidence with managing Wilms tumor. The score was derived from participants' self-reported confidence levels in ten critical domains

SUBMITTER: Joseph AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639803 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature