How can we improve oncofertility care for patients? A systematic scoping review of current international practice and models of care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fertility preservation (FP) is an important quality of life issue for cancer survivors of reproductive age. Despite the existence of broad international guidelines, the delivery of oncofertility care, particularly amongst paediatric, adolescent and young adult patients, remains a challenge for healthcare professionals (HCPs). The quality of oncofertility care is variable and the uptake and utilization of FP remains low. Available guidelines fall short in providing adequate detail on how oncofertility models of care (MOC) allow for the real-world application of guidelines by HCPs.

Objective and rationale

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the components of oncofertility care as defined by patient and clinician representatives, and

SUBMITTER: Anazodo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6390168 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature