A mapping study and recommendations for a joint NGO (Think Pink) and Bahrain Government Breast Cancer project.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Breast cancer within the region continues to present challenges to the healthcare services. Strategies to shed light on clinical gaps could better support country-specific circumstances. The aims of the mapping study were to identify the gaps in the evidence base, for the management of breast cancer with relevance to Bahrain and the Gulf Region. In parallel, focusing on areas and directions of research, which are compatible with international and local clinical interests. It was envisaged that the mapping project would expose not only opportunities to improve support to the community but also illustrate the possible engagement of a government entity and a Nongovernment Organization in a private-public partnership.

Method

An extensive literature review of local and inter

SUBMITTER: Sprakel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6772137 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature